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Honors Program grads at U of N Lincoln
Samantha Pierce and Emma Verbrugge, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, graduated from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska Lincoln May 14 at Memorial Stadium.
To graduate from the Honors Program, students must maintain at least a...
Ag mechanics team reaches gold at FFA convention
Members of the Luverne-Adrian FFA Chapter competed in the career development events during the state FFA Convention April 24-26.
In ag mechanics, the Luverne-Adrian FFA chapter placed ninth, earning a gold award, out of 42 teams. Individually, JT...
Area students graduate from U of M Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 800 students at the Spring 2022 commencement Friday, May 13, in the Nemzek Fieldhouse.
The following area students will graduate: Elijah Haugom, Bachelor of Science in geosciences,...
Richard and Milt Abraham, both of Lake Crystal, were recently honored for 50 years of continued membership and service with the American Legion.
Both graduated from Luverne High School in 1950 and joined the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
After their discharge, they joined American Legion...
U of M announces Fall 2021 dean’s list
Several area students have been named to the Fall 2021 semester dean's list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. To qualify, students must earn 12 or more graded credits with at least a 3.66 GPA.
Students named from Luverne are Amelia Jarchow, freshman...
FFA’ers participate in Ag Mechanics Invitational
Ten Luverne-Adrian FFA’ers participated in the South Central College Ag Mechanics Invitational March 24 in Mankato.
Team members included AJ Ossefoort, Harrison Uithoven, Ryan Vos, Jacob Hansen, Lucas Hansen, Nicholas Hansen, Sawyer Sasker, Jaden...
The five-member Luverne-Adrian FFA Chapter ag mechanics team will compete at the state career development contest April 24-26 in the Twin Cities.
The team of JT Remme, AJ Ossefoort, Ryan Los, Lucas Hansen and Nicholas Hansen placed third out of the 11 teams at the Region 6 ag mechanics contest...
Seven area students receive 4-H scholarships
Seven area high school seniors received 4-H scholarships as selected annually by the Rock County 4-H Executive Committee.
Recipients for 2022 include:
•Morgan Gonnerman, Luverne, member of the Willing Workers 4-H Club and daughter of Mike and Paula...
Area students graduate from SDSU
Several area students graduated from South Dakota State University, Brookings, following the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters.
The following graduates are listed with honors, degree and hometown:
Dakota Steensma, Master of Science, graduate school, Hills; Colton...
Magnolia woman earns business accolades
Rock County native Wendy Wills is among the Top 25 Women in Business for 2022 named by Prairie Business Magazine.
“We are grateful for her leadership, dedication to our customers, and support of the Sioux Falls community,” was the Facebook by First...