Peek at the past

Here are some local and area highlights in history for April 20, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1987 &8212; An article in the Tribune featured Dick Lindell and his part in starting what evolve into the Minnesota Waterfowl Association 20 years earlier.

1977 &8212; Herberger&8217;s was operating a furniture budget shop on the fourth floor of their building in the central business district of Albert Lea.

1967 &8212; Wind speeds recorded at the Albert Lea Airport were 40 to 50 mph, with gusts of 65 to 70 mph.