People in the News
- December 22, 2015University of Nebraska – Lincoln Aaron Wollman, Luverne, graduated Saturday, Dec. 19, from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, College of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. Aaron is the son of Jeff and Lori Wollman, Luverne.
- December 07, 2015Boltjes selected for honor society Haley Boltjes was inducted into the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Oct. 20 at St. Mary’s University in Winona. Tori-Beta is a National Honor Society for biology majors in which honorees must maintain a 3.0 GPA overall and in their major. It is a society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of expanding knowledge through…
- November 23, 2015Concordia College Kira Graber, a sophomore choir member at Concordia College, Moorhead, will take part in the 89th annual Concordia College Christmas Concert. Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in Memorial Auditorium on the Concordia campus. The concert will also be performed at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10…
- November 23, 2015Denise Lee of Beaver Creek Mutual in Luverne, completed Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company’s Advanced Mutual Manager Academy Nov. 9–11 in Grinnell, Iowa. Lee joined 64 participants from throughout the Midwest. Managers learned more about a variety of topics, including contractual responsibilities, preparing for state exams, dwelling and homeowners RPM and rate study, and emerging issues. They…
- November 09, 2015Luverne’s Hailey (Stulen) Nath is among more than 150 soldiers from the Minnesota Army National Guard who deployed to Kuwait in October. She is part of the Willmar-based 682nd Engineer Battalion deployed for an 11-month mobilization in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The battalion has the mission of managing engineer sustainment operations throughout the Middle East, meaning it manages road…
- September 14, 2015Oye graduates from Mt. Marty College Ryan Oye graduated cum laude on Saturday, May 9, 2015, from Mt. Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and recreation management. He is currently attending the University of Wisconsin — LaCrosse for his master’s degree in recreation management. Oye, a 2012 Luverne High School graduate, is the son of…
- September 07, 2015Midwestern University, Glendale, Ariz. Stephanie Clark, daughter of Bruce and Kathie Hendricks, Luverne, graduated Aug. 27 from Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz., with a Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies. She will work as a physician assistant in Irvine, California. Clark is a 2008 graduate of Luverne High School.
- August 31, 2015NDSU, Fargo, North Dakota Savanna Thielbar, Luverne, was recently named to North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, dean’s list for the 2015 Summer semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits.
- August 24, 2015Nine 2015 Luverne High School graduates are recipients of $8,300 in scholarships awarded by the A.R. Wood Scholarship Trust. Receiving scholarships are Kynzie Smedsrud, Sierra Somnis, Blair Altman, Kayla Thone, Caitlin Hartman, Drew Weis, Ethan Marshall, Lexie Severtson and Jordan Bosch. The A.R. Wood Scholarship Trust is administered by First Bank & Trust at 110 N. Minnesota Avenue in Sioux…
- August 24, 2015Alexandria Tech Anthony Gacke, Luverne, graduated from Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria, on May 13, 2015, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in law enforcement. University of Nebraska Erin Fick, Luverne, recently graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, Aug. 15, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Arts and…
- August 17, 2015Thea Richards and 27 other outstanding Minnesota 4-H youth have been selected as Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors for 2015-16. Elected through a meticulous selection process by 4-H adults and youth, this year’s group of state ambassadors will serve as spokespeople for the youth development organization, representing more than 65,000 of their 4-H peers throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota 4-H State…
- August 10, 2015Alexandria Tech Anthony Gacke, Luverne, graduated from Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria, on May 13, 2015, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in law enforcement.
- July 27, 2015Mount Marty Ryan Oye, a senior at Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota, was recently honored as an All-American Scholar Athlete by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Ryan is the son of Steve and Andrea Oye, Luverne. To qualify, students must be juniors and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- July 20, 2015Bemidji State announces dean’s list, graduates Austin Eeten, Luverne, recently graduated from Bemidji State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Brandon Bosch, Steen, was recently named to Bemidji State University dean’s list for the Spring 2015 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.5 GPA or…
- July 13, 2015MSU, Mankato Four area students were recently named to Minnesota State University, Mankato, dean’s list for the 2015 Spring semester. Joshua Friedrichsen was recognized on the high honor list with a 4.0 GPA. Adam Gruis, Mariah Miller, and Morgan Sommers were named to the honor list with a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA.
- July 06, 2015University of Sioux Falls Joel Buys, history, Eli Dooyema, sports management, and Katlyn Sawtelle, elementary education, all of Luverne, were named to the University of Sioux Falls dean’s list for the Spring 2015 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. University of Minnesota Duluth Several area students were recently named to the University of…
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