Recollections

News from Eagle Bend's Past

25 Years Ago

August 9, 2000

Thanks to the determination of Marty Sqaden, a Mendota Heights father whose daughter failed the state’s basic math test, at least 8000 students have learned they didn’t fail. The company hired to assess the tests had made a mistake in scoring the exams. The test result snafu affected 40 Eagle Valley students, according to Richard Lundgren, high school principal. “Of the 40, three were seniors. The review of their tests found that the score of all three were higher, with two raised enough to have a passing grade.” Passing the test was one of the requirements for receiving diplomas.

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Many of those who attended the Todd County Fair voted for their favorite at the “People’s Choice Quilts”. Mabel Rousselange, Browerville, received third place. Multicolored applique butterflies graced every other square on the quilt. Valerie Filbert, Hewitt, received second place. Her quilt was a multicolored Fan Quilt edged in lace. Pearl Krause, Eagle Bend, received first place. Her quilt was a Fence Rail pattern in hues of red and navy blue stripes.

50 Years Ago

August 14, 1975

The Eagle Band will present the second summer concert this Sunday afternoon, August 17 at 3 p.m. The concert is scheduled to be held at the Eagle Bend Park and picnic grounds. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the high school auditorium.

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The former Abbott Store building, Dr. Oram dental office and the former restaurant building were leveled recently and this week the Eagle Bend Theatre and City Fire Barn and Hall are being demolished.

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