Mentges recipient of Presidential Scholarship

Nicole Mentges of Deer River has been awarded Bemidji State’s Presidential Scholarship of $7,000. Students ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school class are eligible to apply for this highly competitive freshman award. Students are selected based on academic talent and extra-curricular...

Local Students receive Campus Honors Scholarships from BSU

Bemidji State University (BSU) understands the rising cost of higher education and is committed to offering a variety of scholarship opportunities to as many students as possible. More than 30 percent of all new entering students receive scholarships. Incoming students have accepted $1,000 Campus Honors...

College News

Dannyl Huju graduates cum laude from Minnesota State University Minnesota State University, Mankato had more than 1,500 students graduate during spring/summer commencement exercises held May 5. Undergraduate students receiving recognition included 142 students graduating summa cum laude, 324 students...

New Life

Laetyn Rae Ruder Michael (Mickey) and Shaina Ruder are pleased to announce the birth of their child, Laetyn Rae Ruder. She was born on April 3, 2012. She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Gayle Guthrie and paternal grandparents are Jody and Carla...

Lacey Davidson named to Dean’s List

Lacey Davidson, daughter of Gerald and Linnette Davidson, of Wirt, maintained a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the 2011 fall semester at Wittenberg University and was named to the Dean’s List. Wittenberg University is a nationally ranked Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college located in...

New Life

Lilly Anne Johnson Lilly Anne Johnson was born Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 5 pounds 8.6 ounces and was 21 inches long. She is the daughter of Jim and Gina Johnson of Cohasset. Her grandparents are Don and Bev Erven and Ramona...