People in the News
Members of the Luverne High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 50th reunion Friday, June 7, in Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne. Pictured are (front, from left) Rick Olson, Laura Bowen Olson, Stan Tofteland, Harold Tilstra, Glenda Bremer, Lorna Siebenahler Bryan, Darlene Heckt Gyberg, Donna...
U of M Duluth names honor students
The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced the Spring 2019 dean’s list. To be eligible, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Named to the dean’s list are Samantha Ykema, Jasper, a junior majoring in biology; Mark Robinson, Luverne, a junior majoring...
Mount Marty releases dean’s list
Mitchell Lonneman, Adrian, was named to the Spring 2019 dean’s list at Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota. To be honored, students must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
NDSU names honor students
James Erickson and Derek Krueger,...
Luverne hotel honored at franchise conference
The GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Luverne received the 2018 Every Guest, Every Time customer service award during a May 8 annual conference.
The award recognizes consistent high scores in guest surveys and through the brand quality assurance...
Severtson honored by peers
The University of Minnesota Duluth Office of Student Life and Kirby Student Center honored Lexie Severtson, a biology major from Luverne, with the Leadership Certificate at the Leadership Awards Reception April 29. The certificate is presented to students who have...
Area students receive scholarships
Several area students received $1,500 scholarships from the Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of Compeer Financial.
They are Adrian High School students Dakota John, Hannah Kruse and Paige Madison and Luverne High School senior...
Community leader award
Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian received the Community Leader award from Missouri River Energy Services Wednesday night in Sioux Falls. He was honored during the MRES annual conference where he received a plaque “in recognition of his years of service to the Luverne municipal...
Popkes earns degree
Nancy Popkes, Ellsworth, has earned her Master of Science degree in nursing/education online from Western Governors University.
SDSU announces Fall 2018 graduates
Several area students met the requirements for a degree and/or certificate program following the Fall 2018...
Local residents initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Two local residents were recently initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Calla Jarvie, Luverne, was initiated at Emporia State University.
Erik Tofteland, Luverne, was initiated at South Dakota State University, Brookings.
Only the...
Area students to graduate from Minnesota West
Several area students will be recognized at commencement ceremonies at the Minnesota West Community and Technical College campuses as listed:
Luverne: Jason Aanenson, Autumn Altman, Kia Balster, Morgan Edwards, Courtney Gonnerman, Laura Kasstner, Alyssa...