People in the News

Luverne Rotary essay winner earns third place at districts Anna Banck, who was chosen as the Luverne Rotary Club Four-Way Test essay winner earlier this year, earned third place in the District 5610 essay contest. Rotary member and local organizer for the sixth-grade essay contest John Call delivered the news to Banck’s parents, Tim and Becky, over the phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. “With no…

Bosch receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree Cole Bosch of Luverne was among 3,417 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during a virtual graduation celebration May 9. Bosch earned a bachelor of science in education and human sciences from the College of Education and Human Sciences.   MSU Mankato conducts spring graduation Several area students graduated…

Luverne native Jesse Reisch was recently hired as a farm marketing consultant for Hurley and Associates, an agriculture risk management company in Brookings, South Dakota.      He’s a licensed commodities broker working with crop producers’ budgets, cash flow and risk management strategies.      Reisch is a graduate of South Dakota State University, Brookings, with experience in insurance sales…

Area students named to MSU Mankato dean’s list Several area students have been named to the Fall 2019 dean’s list at Minnesota State University Mankato. To be named, students must earn a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Luverne students named to the Honors List are Griffin Ahrendt, Janae Kopp, Matthew Schmuck, Emilie Staeffler and Sierra Wieneke. Also named were Colin Varley and Nathan Varley,…

Iowa Lakes releases dean’s list Sharlene Heikes, Luverne, has been named to the Fall 2019 dean’s list at Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg campus, where she is part of the veterinary technician program. To be named to the dean’s list, full-time students must earn a 3.25 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.   U of M Twin Cities announces honor students The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has…

USD names students to dean’s list The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, has announced the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester. Making the list from Adrian are: Avery Balster, Hannah Bullerman, Caroline Lewis, Skylar Polzine, Christian Weidert. From Hills: Ashley Esselink. From Luverne: Amanda Jensen, Mackenzie Petersen, Jenna Zewiske.   Hagen named to president’s list Riverland Community…

Perkins earns degree from WGU Aaron Perkins, Luverne, has earned a Master of Arts in Science (secondary physics) degree from Western Governors University, an online, nonprofit university.   Mitchell Tech releases dean’s list Dean Fuerstenberg, Beaver Creek, and Dustin Teune, Steen, were named to the Fall 2019 president’s list at Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, South Dakota. To be named…

Luverne School Board member Colleen Deutsch was recently named to the 2020 All-State School Board through the Minnesota School Boards Association. Deutsch was one of six school board members across the state presented the prestigious award, which was presented Jan. 16 during the MSBA Leadership Conference in Minneapolis. “The All-State School Board (recognition) represents the highest example of…

Shirley Top with Kozlowski Insurance Agency and Financial Services Inc. of Luverne has been recognized as a top-producing crop insurance agent for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, The company recognizes top-producing agents in total premium each year, and Top placed 27th in the company's Top 50 Agents in crop hail premium list. In addition, Top ranked sixth in the state of Minnesota…

Jelken named to the Northwestern College dean’s list Christopher Jelken, Luverne, has been named to the Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, Fall Semester 2019 dean’s list as a collegiate scholar. To be eligible, full-time students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.   Anderson on Arizona dean’s list Jadyn Anderson, Luverne, was named to the fall dean’s list at Arizona State…

Sawtelle named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout dean’s list Kammon Sawtelle, Luverne, has been named to the Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin, Fall Semester 2019 dean’s list. To be eligible, full-time students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Lonneman named to Mount Marty dean’s list Mitchell Lonneman, Adrian, has been named to the Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota, Fall 2019 dean’s list. To be eligible, full-time students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.   Lake Area Tech announces dean’s list The Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota, has announced the Fall 2019 president’s list. Students…

Minnesota West announces dean’s list Minnesota West Community and Technical College has released the Fall 2019 semester dean’s list. To be named, students must be enrolled in at least 12 graded credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average. The following area students have been named to the dean’s list: Luverne: Courtney Gonnerman, Michelle Kramer, Ashley Monier, Stacey Renken. Beaver…

H-BC students chosen for SWMBDA Honor Band Eleven Hills-Beaver Creek middle and high school students were chosen to participate in the Southwest Minnesota Band Directors Association honor band. H-BC band instructor Steve Olson said the students will participate in a day of rehearsals and perform at the 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, concert at Marshall middle and high schools. The following is a list…

Students named to USF dean’s list The University of Sioux Falls has released the Fall 2019 dean’s list. The following area students qualified with a 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0: Grace Bundesen, Hills, is majoring in professional accounting and business administration. Angela Martinyuk of Beaver Creek is majoring in pre-nursing. Kourtney Rozeboom of Hills is majoring in art education.   Dakota…

Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary fourth-grader Haven Kerkhove-Brandt will perform in the Elementary Festival Honor Choir Feb. 13, 2020, in Brookings, South Dakota. Kerkhove-Brandt is one of 180 fourth- through sixth-graders selected by recorded auditions. H-BC choral instructor Amy Comp also made the recommendation for Kerkhove-Brandt’s participation. Honor choir participants practice during the day…