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- June 18, 2019U 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 in stats and actuarial science; Megan Rogers, Luverne, a sophomore majoring in psychology; and…
- June 11, 2019Mount 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, both of Luverne, have been named to the North Dakota State University, Fargo, Spring 2019 dean’s list.…
- June 04, 2019Luverne 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 evaluations. “We are extremely proud of all that has been accomplished at the Luverne location,” said…
- May 28, 2019Severtson 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 excelled in academics, community service, additional learning outside the classroom and personal…
- May 21, 2019Area 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 Nathan Overgaard. Scholarship recipients were chosen based on their academic achievement, essay…
- May 21, 2019Community 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 utilities and the city of Luverne.” Baustian has been Luverne’s mayor since 2011 and, prior to that, he…
- May 14, 2019Popkes 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 semester at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. Luverne: Jordan Stegenga, with honor…
- May 07, 2019Local 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 top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students…
- April 30, 2019Area 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 Kienholz, Carlos Lira Cardona, Ashley Monier, Whitney Oye, Lucinda Petersen, Stacey Renken,…
- April 02, 2019Jelken named to dean’s list at Northwestern Christopher Jelken was named to the academic dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average with at least 12 graded credits. Jelken, son of James and Paula Jelken of Luverne, is a sophomore majoring in business administration/ international business. …
- March 26, 2019St. Cloud State names honor students St. Cloud State University has announced the Fall 2018 dean’s list. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.75 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale. The following area students have been named to the list: Luverne: Zoe Brown, marketing; Taylor Kern, nursing; Spencer Schacht, mass communications. Adrian: Nathan Loosbrock, nursing. Oldre named to dean’s…
- March 19, 2019Local insurance agency named to ‘Presidents Club’ Buffalo Ridge Insurance, Luverne, has been named to the Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company, Des Moines, Iowa, President’s Club for the 11th consecutive year. The award recognizes superior performance and outstanding continued service to customers and the community. Employees of the company are Cory Bloemendaal, Marilyn Bloemendaal, Steve…
- March 05, 2019Local children’s Author Kathie Hendricks has announced that her second book, “Here Come the Leprechauns,” has been released just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. She said the story is based on a game she and her husband, Bruce, played with their own children when they were little. “Leprechauns sneak into the Irish homes and make a mess and leave their treats,” said Hendricks who is half Irish. She…
- July 17, 2018Luverne student graduates from St. Olaf College Jonathon Vajgrt, son of Terry and Michelle Vajgrt, Luverne, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College, Northfield, at the Spring 2018 commencement ceremony. Thier earns degree from Clarke Austyn Thier, Adrian, received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa, at the spring…
- July 17, 2018A 2003 Luverne High School graduate was featured in a recent Finance and Commerce story under their regular column, “Rising Young Professionals.” Gregg Fuerstenberg, son of Barb Gust and Marv Fuerstenberg, is vice president of business and economic incentives at the Minneapolis office of JLL, a global real estate and investment management company. An attorney and accountant, he has degrees from…
- May 29, 2018LATI announces dean’s list Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota, has announced the students who were named to the Spring 2018 president’s list. To be eligible, full-time students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Those who earned a 4.0 are indicated with an asterisk after the name. Making the list were Ingrid Gonzales, Jenica Haas and Dallis Henrichs, all from Luverne, and…
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