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- May 16, 2023Graduation May 20 at Augustana Several area students will graduate from Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Saturday, May 20. Graduates, all of Luverne, include Declan Beers, Bachelor of Arts in history; Carissa Cunningham, Bachelor of Arts in biology and sociology; Jedidiah Dooyema, Bachelor of Arts in exercise science; Gracie Rozeboom, Bachelor of Arts in marketing and management;…
- May 09, 2023Jacobs earns senior assessor accreditation Rock County Assessor Rachel Jacobs recently completed the Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) licensure requirement through the Minnesota State Board of Assessors. As a SAMA, Jacobs completed more than 200 hours of classes and required residential and income case study exams. She also has five years of assessment experience and has completed an…
- April 18, 2023Drake University releases dean’s list Ben Jarchow and Jade Smith, both of Luverne, were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2022 semester 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. Hardwick student qualifies for college BPA Nationals Minnesota West Business Professionals of America recently participated…
- April 18, 2023Eight 4-H’ers selected for scholarships Eight scholarships were awarded to Rock County 4-H’ers, as determined by the county 4-H Executive Committee. Sponsors include Sunshine Foods and the Marcel Reisch Scholarship Fund. Recipients include: •Krista Burkman, a senior at Brandon Valley High School, daughter of John Burkman and Crystal Burkman, Sioux Falls. •Egypt Forrest, a senior at Luverne High…
- March 28, 2023Moore attends 4-H leadership workshop Mazzi Moore, a member of the Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, attended the Southwest TEEL leadership workshop Feb. 18 at Southwest State University in Marshall. Moore joined 58 youth for the Teens Engaging in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) workshop led by older 4-H youth leaders and 4-H alumni. This year’s theme focuses on “Seasons of Growth.” Youth learned about leadership…
- March 28, 2023Knips selected as College of Business coach at Lincoln Sara Knips of Magnolia is one of 38 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected as new strengths coaches in the College of Business Clifton Strengths Institute. Knips is a junior majoring in Clifton Builders management. Representing a variety of majors across the university, strengths coaches mentor about 1,000 first-year business…
- March 07, 2023Baustian named to dean’s list at St. Catherine Claire Baustian, a graduate of Luverne High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2022 semester at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. To be named, students must achieve a GPA of 3.667 or higher on a 4.o scale. Claire is a first-year student majoring in nursing and is the daughter of Pat and Katie Baustian of Luverne. Huisman on…
- February 21, 2023South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Steven Perkins to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, which provides resources and professional support for educators. “Steve has grandkids of his own, and he realizes that their future is of the utmost importance,” Gov. Noem said Feb. 7 via news.sd.gov. “He will put the future of our next generation first in his approach to the Board of…
- February 21, 2023Wenzel named to dean’s list at Morningside Mia Wenzel was named to the Fall 2022 semester dean’s list at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.67 GPA with a minimum of 12 graded credits. USD Vermillion names Fall 2022 honor students Several area students were named to the Fall 2022 semester dean’s list and academic honors list at the…
- January 03, 2023Nelson becomes ordained Lutheran pastor David John Nelson was ordained into the ministry of Word and Sacrament Dec. 10 at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. The ordination was performed by Bishop Dee Pederson of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. Nelson will serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater and United Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian. He is the son of Dale and Patti Nelson of Luverne.
- January 03, 2023MSU Mankato announces graduates Three area students graduated Saturday, Dec. 10, from Minnesota State University, Mankato, following the Fall 2022 semester. Jesse Kontz received a Bachelor of Science in law enforcement, Joci Oye earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing, and Emilie Staeffler graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in social work. All are from Luverne. Minnesota…
- December 27, 2022Walter Tofteland was recently honored by the district Rotary International governor as the Luverne club was recently inducted into the Paul Harris Fellow Club. The Paul Harris Fellow recognizes individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. The Foundation uses the contributions to support service projects throughout the world. All 36…
- November 08, 2022Continental Western Group repeats as ‘Best Places to Work in Insurance’ Award recognizes outstanding omployers in the insurance industry Continental Western Group has been named in the annual “Best Places to Work in Insurance” program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow…
- October 04, 2022Thompson honored with FCCLA award Carmen Thompson, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Luverne Middle-High School, was recently honored with the “Spirit of Advising” award through the FCCLA National Leadership Association. Thompson was one of 26 FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) advisers selected for the honor nationwide and was this year’s selection from Minnesota…
- September 20, 2022Nath publishes book, ‘This Will Never Happen…’ Matthew Nath, Luverne, recently published a book, “This Will Never Happen…,” which is for sale now. Nath writes a story about Rhys, a young Christian man, living 25 years in the future under totalitarian rule. Despite the danger, Rhys finds small ways to find other believers and begin an underground church. Will keeping the secret mean participating…
- September 13, 2022VandeGriend joins Sanford Luverne Rachelle VandeGriend recently joined Sanford Luverne Clinic as a certified nurse practitioner. She will be a family medicine provider, caring for patients of all ages. She lives in rural Edgerton with her husband and three children. VandeGriend graduated from South Dakota State University, Brookings, and is board certified in family medicine by the American…
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