Recollections
News from Eagle Bend's Past
25 Years Ago
October 9, 1996
Dr. Randy Taber, the pastor of the Staples United Methodist Church, has been selected for induction into the University of Minnesota/Morris Cougars Hall of Fame. He was a member of the 1970 NIC championship football team at the U of M Morris campus. Taber played middle linebacker. He is a graduate of Eagle Bend High School. Taber was 17 years old his first year in college attending on a football scholarship.
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Nancy Johnson of Eagle Bend has been volunteering the use of her house for the Eagle Valley football players for Friday night suppers for nine years. She started in 1987 when her son Ben was in football. It began with Ben and a few friends having supper before the football game. It soon grew to be the entire team and coaches coming for supper. The meal is prepared by the football moms and is served at the Johnson house.
50 Years Ago
October 7, 1971
Ricky Mittag, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mittag of Eagle Bend, was honored recently at the annual picnic of the Todd County Farm Bureau held at Horseshoe Lake.
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Plans for remodeling the Eagle Lanes, which began last fall with the installation of a Brunswick Jet-Back system to ensure more trouble-free bowling, are continuing with the complete renovation of decor. The ultramodern design will create a more pleasing atmosphere for those using the facilities.