People in the News
- March 28, 2023Knips selected as College of Business coach at Lincoln Sara Knips of Magnolia is one of 38 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected as new strengths coaches in the College of Business Clifton Strengths Institute. Knips is a junior majoring in Clifton Builders management. Representing a variety of majors across the university, strengths coaches mentor about 1,000 first-year business…
- March 07, 2023Baustian named to dean’s list at St. Catherine Claire Baustian, a graduate of Luverne High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2022 semester at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. To be named, students must achieve a GPA of 3.667 or higher on a 4.o scale. Claire is a first-year student majoring in nursing and is the daughter of Pat and Katie Baustian of Luverne. Huisman on…
- February 21, 2023South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Steven Perkins to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, which provides resources and professional support for educators. “Steve has grandkids of his own, and he realizes that their future is of the utmost importance,” Gov. Noem said Feb. 7 via news.sd.gov. “He will put the future of our next generation first in his approach to the Board of…
- February 21, 2023Wenzel named to dean’s list at Morningside Mia Wenzel was named to the Fall 2022 semester dean’s list at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.67 GPA with a minimum of 12 graded credits. USD Vermillion names Fall 2022 honor students Several area students were named to the Fall 2022 semester dean’s list and academic honors list at the…
- January 03, 2023Nelson becomes ordained Lutheran pastor David John Nelson was ordained into the ministry of Word and Sacrament Dec. 10 at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. The ordination was performed by Bishop Dee Pederson of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. Nelson will serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater and United Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian. He is the son of Dale and Patti Nelson of Luverne.
- January 03, 2023MSU Mankato announces graduates Three area students graduated Saturday, Dec. 10, from Minnesota State University, Mankato, following the Fall 2022 semester. Jesse Kontz received a Bachelor of Science in law enforcement, Joci Oye earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing, and Emilie Staeffler graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in social work. All are from Luverne. Minnesota…
- December 27, 2022Walter Tofteland was recently honored by the district Rotary International governor as the Luverne club was recently inducted into the Paul Harris Fellow Club. The Paul Harris Fellow recognizes individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. The Foundation uses the contributions to support service projects throughout the world. All 36…
- November 08, 2022Continental Western Group repeats as ‘Best Places to Work in Insurance’ Award recognizes outstanding omployers in the insurance industry Continental Western Group has been named in the annual “Best Places to Work in Insurance” program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow…
- October 04, 2022Thompson honored with FCCLA award Carmen Thompson, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Luverne Middle-High School, was recently honored with the “Spirit of Advising” award through the FCCLA National Leadership Association. Thompson was one of 26 FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) advisers selected for the honor nationwide and was this year’s selection from Minnesota…
- September 20, 2022Nath publishes book, ‘This Will Never Happen…’ Matthew Nath, Luverne, recently published a book, “This Will Never Happen…,” which is for sale now. Nath writes a story about Rhys, a young Christian man, living 25 years in the future under totalitarian rule. Despite the danger, Rhys finds small ways to find other believers and begin an underground church. Will keeping the secret mean participating…
- September 13, 2022VandeGriend joins Sanford Luverne Rachelle VandeGriend recently joined Sanford Luverne Clinic as a certified nurse practitioner. She will be a family medicine provider, caring for patients of all ages. She lives in rural Edgerton with her husband and three children. VandeGriend graduated from South Dakota State University, Brookings, and is board certified in family medicine by the American…
- September 06, 2022Bridal boutique adds manager/stylist Denise DeKam is the new manager/stylist for First Comes Love bridal boutique located in the Mall on Main in Luverne. Owner Mary Brown said the additional help will allow her to expand business hours to include Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other times and extended hours continue to be available by appointment. “…
- August 30, 2022Faber honored for 28 years with SMOC Darla Faber of rural Luverne was recently honored for her 28 years of service with the Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council. In the July 27 Minnesota Community Action Partnership’s annual conference in Willmar, Faber received a plaque and public recognition for her “dedication and commitment to SMOC and the communities it serves.” Althoff’s design…
- August 23, 2022Schacht named news reporter of year Spencer Schacht, a 2015 Luverne High School graduate, recently earned two awards through the New Mexico Broadcasters Association. He won best breaking news coverage for his report about a group of people stranded overnight on the Sandia Peak tram on New Year’s Eve. Schacht was also named the 2021 New Mexico News Reporter of the Year. The association’s annual…
- August 23, 2022Wolfe graduates from Morningside Ashlea Wolfe, Luverne, graduated on Saturday, May 14, with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa.
- August 16, 2022Robinson receives degree at U of NebraskaEmily Robinson, Luverne, earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Aug. 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Fick named to dean’s list at Baylor Tyler Fick, Beaver Creek, has been named to the Spring 2022 dean’s academic honors list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Fick is a…
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