Here are highlights in history for April 1, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1985 — It wasn’t an April Fool joke for Albert Lea area residents who had to cope with a full foot of new snow.

1975 — Jeane Dixon was hopefully helping Tribune readers with her daily advice based on horoscope readings.

1945 – A professional wrestling program in Albert Lea featured four of the nation’s top female wrestlers. Their bouts were based on one fall or 30 minutes.