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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-…

Local students graduate Megan Dressen, Kenneth, and Kimberly Walker, Luverne, graduated with the class of 2024 from Minnesota Connections Academy, a full-time online public school for grades K-12. They were among 200 students recognized at an in-person ceremony in Minneapolis June 15.

Sioux Valley Energy presented 48 graduating seniors nearly $23,000 in technical college and university scholarships. Local students receiving scholarships include: •$1,000 recipients: Julia Hoogland (L&O Power Cooperative scholarship) and Kai Buss, Luverne High School. •$750 recipients: Sarah Stegenga, Luverne, Sylvia Fick, Hills-Beaver Creek. •$500 recipients: Grace Anderson, H-BC,…

Bemidji State University Anna Huisman, Luverne, was named to the Spring 2024 president’s list at Bemidji State University. To be eligible, students must earn a 4.0 GPA and with at least 12 credits.   Iowa State University Peter Baustian and Miles Roberts, both of Luverne, were named to the Spring 2024 dean’s list at Iowa State University, Ames. To be named, students must earn at least a 3.…

SMSU releases dean’s list Four students from Luverne were named to the Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. Elizabeth Wagner, Luverne, was named to the High Honors dean’s list with a 4.0 GPA. Tiana Lais, Rozilyn Oye, Paris Van Dyke and Christina Wagner were named to the Honors dean’s list with a 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale.   Winona…

Area students named to dean’s list at USF Several area students were named to the Spring 2024 semester dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls. From Luverne are Gretchen Jacobsma, criminal justice and history and political science; Camden Janiszeski, elementary education; Brooklynn Moss, nursing; Casey Sehr, business administration; Leslie VanEngelenhoven, nursing; Harley Wendland, history…

Aristeo named to dean’s list at Ridgewater Rose Aristeo, Luverne, has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester at Ridgewater College. To be included, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with at least nine credits.   Area students graduate at Lake Area Tech Area students earned degrees from Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota,…

Area students graduate at Augustana Area students earned degrees from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following the Spring 2024 semester. Graduates from Luverne include Graham Cunningham, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts in exercise science; and Madigan Flom, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts in biology. Dalwa Alinizi, Beaver Creek, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in…

Degrees awarded at Mankato State University Area students earned their degrees from Mankato State University May 3 and 4. Graduates from Luverne include Jonah Friedrichsen, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering; Carter Loosbrock, Bachelor of Science in automotive engineering and technology; and Sierra Wieneke, Master of Social Work, summa cum laude. Dylon Taubert, Beaver Creek, earned…

Baustian makes Top 2 percent at Iowa State Peter Baustian, Luverne, achieved ranking in the Top 2 percent of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames. Baustian, a junior, is the son of Pat and Katie Baustian of Luverne.   Area students named to dean’s list at U of M The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has released the Fall 2023 semester dean’s list. Named to the…

Drake releases dean’s list Ben Jarchow, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list at Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Jacie Graham, Adrian, was named to the Fall 2023 honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Abigail Anderson, Kamryn Van Batavia and Olivia Wieneke, all from Luverne, were named to the Fall 2023 high honors list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Brandon Berghorst, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

University of Minnesota Rochester releases chancellor’s list Leif Tollefson, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 chancellor’s list at University of Minnesota Rochester. To be listed, a student must have earned a 3.666 GPA or higher and completed a minimum of 12 credits graded A-F.   Gustavus Adolphus College releases dean’s list Isaiah Bartels, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list…

Christina Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner, Luverne, were named to the Fall 2023 high honors dean’s list at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. To be named to the high honors list, students must earn a 4.0 GPA with a minimum of 12 graded credits.

Hoogland graduates from Winona State Nicole Hoogland, Luverne, graduated from Winona State University, Winona, following the Fall 2023 semester. She received Bachelor of Science degrees in data science and statistics.   Northwestern releases Fall 2023 dean’s list Northwestern College in Orange City has announced the Fall 2023 dean’s list. Students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher with 12 graded…