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U of MN Twin Cities announces dean’s list Morgan Ahrendt and Solveig Tofteland, Luverne, and Mallory Nelson, Magnolia, were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.66 or higher with a minimum of 12 graded credits.  

U of MN Duluth announces dean’s list Cassandra Chesley, Billi Connell and Zachary DeBoer, all of Luverne, were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester at University of Minnesota in Duluth. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.5 or higher with a minimum of 12 graded credits.  

Jarchow makes president’s list at Drake Ben Jarchow, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2024 president’s list at Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.   Woitte graduates from DMACC Theresa Woitte, Hills, graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a specialty degree in funeral services…

Hills resident Mazzi Moore is a 2025 National Merit Scholarship finalist. She is the daughter of Lexi and David Moore of Hills. The selection is based on scores from the 2024 preliminary scholastic aptitude test/National Merit Qualifying Test taken as a junior. The test measures literacy, numeracy and writing skills needed for academic success in college. As a finalist, Moore provided…

St. Mary’s University dean’s list Michael Rahm, Luverne, was named to the 2024 fall semester dean’s list at St. Mary’s University in Winona. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale.   Iowa State University names dean’s list Peter Baustian, Luverne, majoring in food science at Iowa State University, has been named to the 2024 fall semester dean’s list. To be…

DSU announces fall honors list Ashlyn Johnson, Ethan Teunissen and Cade Wenninger, all of Luverne, were named to the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 fall semester at Dakota State University in Madison. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Southeast Technical College President’s list The following Southeast Technical College students were recognized on the President’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester. To be named, students must be seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students from Luverne are Kyler Hartz, invasive cardiovascular technology; Julia Hoogland, veterinary technician;…

WSU announces fall dean’s list Luverne graduates Sam Emery and Emme Schmitz were named to the Fall 2024 semester dean’s list at Winona State University. To be named, students must earn at least 12 graded credits with a minimum GPA of 3.5.   University of Minnesota Rochester Luverne’s Leif Tollefson was named to the 2024 Fall Semester chancellor’s list at the University of Minnesota Rochester…

MSU Mankato names fall semester graduates Area students earned degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato, at the end of the fall semester. Kia Balster, Hardwick, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied leadership. Sierra Wieneke, Luverne, also summa cum laude, earned a Master of Social Work degree in social work. Dylon Taubert, Beaver Creek, earned a…

Noteboom earns College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Service Award Samantha “Sami” Noteboom, Ames, Iowa, has received the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes graduating seniors who have “gone above and beyond” while attending ISU. “Samantha is a well-rounded student that has shown great leadership,…

Bemidji State University Anna Huisman and Jennifer Lindsey, both of Luverne, graduated from Bemidji State University following the Spring 2024 semester. Huisman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, and Lindsey received a Master of Arts degree in education.

DSU honor list Three students from Luverne, Ashlyn Johnson, Ethan Teunissen, and Cade Wenninger, were named to the academics list for the Spring 2024 semester at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. To qualify, full-time students must achieve at least a 3.5 GPA.   Northwestern College Lexie Severtson, Luverne, received a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from…

Iowa Lakes Community College Kai Buss, son of Troy and Niki Buss, Luverne, received the Presidential Scholarship for HG Albee Aviation/ Airport Management at Iowa Lakes Community College for the 2024 fall semester. The recipients of this scholarship will receive one or more scholarships with an average per student award of approximately $2,814 from 83 scholarship funds funded by community…

MSU announces dean’s list Jonah Friedrichsen and Jadyn Hart, both of Luverne, were named to the Spring 2024 semester dean’s list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. To be named, students must earn a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA with at least 12 graded credits.   SMSU announces spring graduates Two area students earned degrees from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall following the Spring…

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Mallory Von Tersch, Luverne, was named to Saint Mary’s University dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. To be named, students must earn a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.   University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ross Bergman, Kenneth, has been named to the dean’s list for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska-…