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Baustian makes Top 2 percent at Iowa State Peter Baustian, Luverne, achieved ranking in the Top 2 percent of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames. Baustian, a junior, is the son of Pat and Katie Baustian of Luverne.   Area students named to dean’s list at U of M The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has released the Fall 2023 semester dean’s list. Named to the…

Drake releases dean’s list Ben Jarchow, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list at Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Jacie Graham, Adrian, was named to the Fall 2023 honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Abigail Anderson, Kamryn Van Batavia and Olivia Wieneke, all from Luverne, were named to the Fall 2023 high honors list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Brandon Berghorst, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

University of Minnesota Rochester releases chancellor’s list Leif Tollefson, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 chancellor’s list at University of Minnesota Rochester. To be listed, a student must have earned a 3.666 GPA or higher and completed a minimum of 12 credits graded A-F.   Gustavus Adolphus College releases dean’s list Isaiah Bartels, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list…

Christina Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner, Luverne, were named to the Fall 2023 high honors dean’s list at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. To be named to the high honors list, students must earn a 4.0 GPA with a minimum of 12 graded credits.

Hoogland graduates from Winona State Nicole Hoogland, Luverne, graduated from Winona State University, Winona, following the Fall 2023 semester. She received Bachelor of Science degrees in data science and statistics.   Northwestern releases Fall 2023 dean’s list Northwestern College in Orange City has announced the Fall 2023 dean’s list. Students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher with 12 graded…

Ridgewater announces dean’s list Rose Aristeo, Luverne, was named to the dean’s list at Ridgewater College, Willmar, for the Fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale with at least nine graded credits.   Students named to dean’s list at NDSU Fargo Several area students were named to the dean’s list at North Dakota State University, Fargo,…

Anderson earns national recognition Luverne High School graduate Jadyn Anderson recently was recognized with the 2023 Advocacy and Impact Honor Award from the American Institute of Architecture Students. The award is the highest accolade the organization can bestow, and Anderson will be honored during an AIAS conference in New Orleans Jan. 6. Each year the AIAS honors individuals and groups…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.  …

Area students graduate from MSU Mankato Jesse Kontz of Luverne and Faith Mounce of Hills graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, following the Fall 2023 semester. Kontz earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and law enforcement. Mounce graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in marketing and a CERT in graphic design.

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.  …