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USD Vermillion announces dean’s list
The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, has released the Spring 2021 dean’s list for full-time student with a 3.5 GPA or higher and the president’s list for part-time students with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Named to the dean’s list were the following students:...
Danielle LaFleur, a licensed practical nurse at Sanford Luverne Clinic, received the Florence Nightingale Award earlier this month at a Sanford Health nursing recognition event conducted in Sioux Falls.
“LaFleur fills many roles in the Luverne clinic,” said clinic director Laurie Jensen.’
“She acts...
Deutsch earns doctorate in Optometry
Dustin Deutsch graduated magna cum laude with his doctorate from Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, in a May 15 ceremony.
Deutsch, a 2013 graduate of Luverne High School, will work at Carlson-Tillisch Eye Clinic in Mankato.
He is the son of Doug and...
Holthaus graduates from MSU Moorhead
Grace Holthaus will graduate summa cum laude from Minnesota State University Moorhead on Friday, May 14, with a Bachelor of Science in speech/language/hearing.
Grace, an H-BC graduate, is the daughter of Todd and Sherri Holthaus of Beaver Creek.
Harnack...
Buck Underwood, Luverne, was nominated for the Patriot of the Year from the Heart of the Plains Chapter 5355 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart U.S.A.
Region III Commander Ken Teunissen said patriot members recently honored Underwood for his devotion and tireless leadership both to the...
Minnesota West Community and Technical College has announced its graduation dates and locations, as well as names of those who will receive diplomas. All ceremonies will be live-streamed on the Minnesota West Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MinnesotaWest.
The Luverne Center graduation ceremony...
Rock County deputy sheriff Jeff Stratton was recently recognized for his completion of the Institute for Credible Leadership Development Program.
The program sharpens the skills of the guardian-servant through a scientific sustainable, affordable, achievable and reliable development model. The...
For the 26th year, the city of Luverne has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
At their March 9 meeting, Luverne City Council members formally recognized city finance director Barb Berghorst for her efforts in qualifying the city for the award.
“Thanks for...
Sanford Luverne Medical Center has been named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” for 2021, according to a list released by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
“It’s an honor to be named a top 100 critical access hospital,” said Tammy Loosbrock, senior director of Sanford Luverne. “Our team of...
U of M Mankato names honor students
The University of Minnesota Mankato has announced the high honors and honors students for Fall 2020 semester.
Janae Kopp and Sierra Wieneke, both of Luverne, were named to the high honors list with a 4.0 GPA.
Griffin Ahrendt, Jacqueline Diaz, Kaitlyn Roberts and...