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Pay close attention to application deadlines for financial aid High school seniors should keep a close eye on deadlines when applying for college financial aid, according to KHEAA. It’s important to take full advantage of any scholarship or grant opportunity that can help pay for technical training and college. Staying on top of deadlines will…

On Sunday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office will hold an informational meeting for youth between 15-21 years old who are interested in a public safety career field. The Sheriff’s Office will accept applications for the Explorers Program which has been in existence since 1976. Accepted members learn procedures for everyday…

University of Minnesota Morris 2021 graduates Kimball • Trinity Erickson received a bachelor of arts degree in management: financial and organizational management, with an area of concentration in marketing. St. John’s University Dean’s List Annandale • Mason Hennen of Annandale, child of Rob and Jen Hennen, has earned the distinction of being named to the…

The College of St. Scholastica has been awarded a $1,490,204 Primary Care Training and Enhancement grant from the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to bolster the number of primary care physician assistants in rural northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. The five-year grant will support enhanced primary care training and curriculum development, including addressing HRSA priorities for…

Understanding a pay stub When a student gets their first job, one thing they need to learn early on is how to read and understand their pay stub, according to KHEAA. Federal and state tax codes are complicated, so learning about the deductions you see on your pay stub is vital to managing your money…

Abigail Steichen of Kimball recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge®, and U.S. Cyber Camp®. The Rocket Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center. The week-long educational program promotes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM),…

St. Cloud Technical & Community College 2021 Spring honor students (President’s List for a grade point average of 4.0 or the Dean’s list for a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99). Eden Valley • Carter Brown, President’s List • Michael Czech, President’s List • Luke Haan, Dean’s List • Meryl Kuechle, President’s List •…

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 2021 Spring Dean’s List South Haven • Madison Weis, daughter of Dave and Terri Weis South Dakota State University Spring 2021 Dean’s List Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 GPA. Eden Valley • Sawyer Margaret Kuechle* – SEHS • Shelby A. Kuechle – SAFES • Adrienne Marie Lipinski…

Higher education can lead to a future with more opportunities For most students, getting at least some advanced training or education after high school will lead to a future with more opportunities and higher expected income, according to KHEAA. Data from the Census Bureau’s 2020 American Community Survey show why. According to the survey, United…

Ridgewater College is pleased to announce the names of its fall and spring semester graduates. Virtual ceremonies for both campuses took place in May, 2021. Students graduating with a diploma or degree will graduate with Honors if they have a GPA of 3.5 to 3.74 (*), with High Honors if they have a GPA of…