Minnesota State Community and Technical College
The following area students were among 980 who graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical College during commencement ceremonies in May. They graduated from the Wadena campus:
Eric Aker of Backus, electrical lineworker, diploma; Brittany Young of Backus, massage therapy, diploma; and Kasey Helms of Pine River, massage therapy, diploma.
St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona
Peter Kostecka of Pequot Lakes, son of Chrysa Kostecka, was named to the second semester dean's list at St. Mary's University of Minnesota in Winona.