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Mankato University to Award 2,304 Degrees at End of Spring Semester
MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 2,304 degrees at the end of the spring 2019 semester, with approximately 1,700 students participating in three graduation ceremonies on campus Saturday, May 11 in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena. Students in the colleges of Arts & Humanities and Science, Engineering & Technology took part in the…
Read MoreDachel selected at Optimist of the Month
Ayssa Dachel was selected by her teachers at Colfax High School as the Dunn County Optimist Youth of the Month. Four seniors from Colfax will be honored throughout the year. Alyssa has a broad interest in school, community activities, and organizations. The purpose of the Optimist Club is to develop optimism as a philosophy of…
Read MoreElk Mound salutatorian: Morgan Radtke
ELK MOUND — The salutatorian of the Elk Mound High School Class of 2019 is Morgan Radtke. Morgan is the daughter of Rod and Michelle Radtke of Eau Claire. The Colfax Messenger sent out a questionnaire to Morgan, and here are her answers. • Describe your most memorable event in high school. I don’t have…
Read MoreColfax High School seniors awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — All together, 23 Colfax High School seniors received scholarships and recognitions at the senior awards program May 1. Here are the students, listed in alphabetical order: • Elizabeth Affolter — Herb Kohl Foundation Student Initiative Scholarship for $10,000; United Recyclers Group scholarship for $500; recognition as a senior mentor…
Read MoreGCHS/MS March Students of the Month
Glenwood City High/Middle School is proud to announce the March Students of the Month. The character trait that served as the focus for the month was resiliency; students who experience challenges, yet are able to recover from the setbacks and demonstrate success in spite of obstacles. Resilient students are able to maintain control of a…
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Colfax Fire Prevention Poster Contest 2019
Local residents earn degree from WGU
SALT LAKE CITY – The following local residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 67th (Austin, Texas), 68th (Washington, DC), 69th (Indianapolis, Indiana), and 70th (Orlando, Florida) commencement ceremonies last fall and earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of nearly 22,000 students from across…
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