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- June 20, 2023Iowa State, Ames, releases dean’s list Peter Baustian, Luverne, was named to the dean’s list at Iowa State University in Ames for the Spring 2023 semester dean’s list. Students must earn at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to be named. NDSU releases dean’s list Three area students were named to the Spring 2023 semester dean’s list at North Dakota State University in Fargo. They are Elise Ferrell,…
- June 06, 2023Area students graduate from MSU Mankato Two area students received degrees at Minnesota State University, Mankato, following the Spring 2023 semester. Faith Mounce, Hills, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in marketing and in CERT, graphic design. Jesse Kontz, Luverne, earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and in law enforcement. Schultz graduates at Northwestern Amanda…
- May 23, 2023DSU announces honors students Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, has released the Spring 2023 honors list. To be eligible, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 to 4.0. Named to the list were Ethan Teunissen, Cade Wenninger and Austin Winter, all of Luverne. Brake earns PhD at U of Nebraska Joseph Brake, son of Curtis and Theresa Brake of Northfield and grandson of Ivan and Betty Brake…
- May 16, 2023Ellsworth graduate to head state school board association Kristi (Kruger) Peterson, a 1992 graduate of Ellsworth High School, was recently elected president of the Minnesota School Boards Association. She was elected to the four-year commitment May 11 at the association’s annual meeting in St. Peter, and will serve as president from 2025-2026 and past president in 2027. Peterson is currently a…
- 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…
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