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Sanford Luverne Medical Center has been named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” for 2021, according to a list released by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. “It’s an honor to be named a top 100 critical access hospital,” said Tammy Loosbrock, senior director of Sanford Luverne. “Our team of physicians, nurses, techs, assistants and many other ancillary staff pride themselves on the hard work…

Area students make U of M Twin Cities dean’s list Several area students were named to the Fall 2020 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.66 or higher on a 4.0 scale with a minimum of 12 graded credits. The following students were named to the list: Adrian: Dylan Gyberg, senior, liberal arts. Luverne: Hans Bakken, senior, science and…

Anderson makes dean’s list at ASU Jaydn Anderson has been named to the Fall 2020 dean’s list at Arizona State University in Phoenix. Jaydn, the daughter of Chad Anderson and Paula Bloemendaal of Luverne, is a student in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.   Hagen named to dean’s list at Riverland Ana Hagen, Hills, was named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester at Riverland…

SDSU names honor students Several area students were named to the Fall 2020 dean’s list at South Dakota State University in Brookings. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students with a 4.0 GPA are indicated with an asterisk after their names. (Codes for abbreviations of colleges of study: SNURS – College of Nursing; SAHSS – College of Arts, Humanities and Social…

Cory Bloemendaal of Buffalo Ridge Insurance was recently honored for his ongoing pledge to education, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the insurance program. The Society of Certified Counselors (CIC) presented Cory Bloemendaal with a formally inscribed certificate for his continued participation in the CIC program. Earning his CIC designation and maintaining all update requirements for…

Bullerman named to dean’s list at UW Paige Bullerman, Adrian, was named to the Fall 2020 semester dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin Platteville. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA. Bullerman is majoring in forensic investigation. SMSU Marshall releases dean’s list Cassidy Teunissen, Luverne, and Brayden Tofteland, Beaver Creek, were named to the Fall 2020 dean’s list…

Gustavus Adolphus releases dean’s list Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter has named several area students to the Fall 2020 semester dean’s list. To qualify, students must earn at least a 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Named to the dean’s list are Ariel DeBeer, Anika Gust and Kristen Ziegler from Luverne and Maritza Beltran, Anna Serrao and Kasie Tweet from Adrian.   UW-Stout names Sawtelle to dean’s…

DSU names honor students Several area students were named to the Fall 2020 semester president’s academic honors list at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. To be named, students must earn a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA. Named to the president’s list are Melissa Fick and Zane Holmgren, Luverne; Jonathan Horn, Adrian; and Sidney Fick, Beaver Creek. Rogers makes Iowa State dean’s list Nicholas…

Local saddle club members earn year-end honors Two local members of the Rock River Wranglers Saddle Club earned year-end accolades during a Jan. 16 drive-up awards ceremony through the Minnesota Prairie Saddle Club Association. Andrea Johnson, Beaver Creek, and Mavis Fodness, Hardwick, competed in the 35-and-older age group. Johnson showed Shez Zippin Doubles and earned third place in halter…

LATC releases president’s list Three area students were named to the Fall 2020 semester president’s list at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota. To be eligible, students must be full time and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA. Students with an asterisk earned a 4.0. Named to the list were Haylee Overvaag* and William Stegenga*, both of Luverne, and Kyle Kueter, Hills.   MSU Moorhead…

Minnesota West releases dean’s list Several area students were named to the Minnesota West Community and Technical College Fall 2020 semester dean’s list. Students must earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA with at least 12 graded credits to be named to the dean’s list. The following students were named to the dean’s list: Adrian: Elizabeth Tosch, Brady Vortherms, Emily Zemler. Beaver Creek: Thomas Dysthe…

Area students named to SE Tech dean’s list Several area students have been granted academic honors at the Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls for the Fall 2020 semester. To qualify, students must be seeking a degree and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Recipients of academic honors and their area of study are as follows: Brody Debates, Luverne, electrician; Rachelle Schomacker, Luverne,…

Sioux Falls College releases dean’s list Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester at Sioux Falls College. Those named to the dean’s list and their major areas of study are as follows: Luverne: Cade Ver Steeg, business administration. Beaver Creek: Angela Martinyuk, nursing. Hardwick: Denver Decker, criminal justice; Isabella Niemeyer, social work; Mandie…

Area students graduate from MSU Mankato Minnesota State University Mankato awarded degrees to Fall 2020 graduates through a website with commencement videos available on Saturday, Dec. 12. Each graduate received a “commencement-in-a-box” package including a printed commencement program, a diploma holder and other gifts. Area graduates include Colin Varley, Adrian, Bachelor of Science in social…

Several area students were named to the Spring 2020 semester dean’s list at South Dakota State University in Brookings. To be named, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. An asterisk following the name denotes a 4.0 GPA. Abbreviations to indicate area of study are SAFES – Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; SAHSS – Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; SEHS – Education…

Nobles County Veterans Services Officer Bill Brockberg was appointed National Aide-de-Camp to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch II of Hampton, Virginia. A National Aide-de-Camp is an honorary appointment bestowed upon one VFW member per department annually. This appointment is given in appreciation and recognition of a VFW member who goes above and beyond the call of duty…