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Anne Aby, History/Political Science
B.A. Carleton College, M.A. University of Chicago

Agnes Alsgaard-Lien, Art
B.F.A. University of South Dakota, M.S.S. University of South Dakota

Bruce Amundson, Biology
A.A. Worthington Community College, B.A. St. Cloud State University, B.S. University of Minnesota, M.S. University of Minnesota

Ronald Arneson, Machine Tool
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Robert Arp, Construction Electrician
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Paul Bartz, Farm Business Management
B.S. University of Minnesota

Leslie Bauman, Accounting
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.S. Bemidji State University, M.S. Bemidji State University

Chad Benda, Farm Management
B.S. South Dakota State University

Philip Berg, Lamb and Wool Management
B.S. South Dakota State University, M.S. North Dakota State University

Cathy Blair, Sociology
A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato

Delynn Bresson, Auto Body Mechanics
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

James Brewers, Construction Electrician
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Michael Caskey, Lamb & Wool Management
B.S. University of Minnesota

Rita Christianson, Microcomputer Support Specialist
BET Southwest State University

Vaughn Corwin, Appliance, Heating/AC
Diploma Ridgewater Community & Technical College, Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Don Craig, Electrical Linework
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College, A.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato

John Dahle, Carpentry
B.S. Winona State University

Richard Dalrymple, Mathematics/Physics
B.S. University of Kansas, M.S. University of Missouri at Rolla

Jerry Deuschle, Construction Electrician
B.S. Southwest Minnesota State University

Lila DeWitt, Practical Nursing
Diploma Sioux Valley School of Nursing

Mike Dierks, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University

Judy Drown, Construction Electrician
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Janice Eibensteiner, Biology
B.S. Bowling Green State University, B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, PhD University of Minnesota

Danylle Espenson, Cosmetology
Regency Beauty Academy

Shannon Fiene, Mathematics
B.S. Clemson University, M.S. North Carolina State University, Ph.D. North Carolina University

Tom Erickson, Powerline Technology
B.S. Saint Cloud State University

James Fischer, Fluid Power Technician
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, A.A. Ridgewater, BES St. Cloud State University

Harry Gerdes, Farm Business Management
B.S. University of Minnesota

Peter Girard, Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Peg Gorter, Cosmetology
Diploma Stewart School of Hairstyling

Larry Griffin, Farm Business Management
B.S. North Dakota State University

Donna Hage, Practical Nursing
BSN Minnesota State University, Mankato

Nancy Jo Hambleton, Health
B.A. St. Olaf College, M.S. St. Cloud State University

Rosalie Hayenga, Biology/Coaching
B.S. Minnesota State University, Moorhead, M.S. St. Cloud State University

Justin Heckenlaible, Computer Science/Coaching
B.S. Dakota State University, M.S. University of South Dakota

Mark Holden, Law Enforcement
B.S Mankato State University, M.S. Saint Mary's University

Jerome Jansen, Counseling/Geography/ Men’s Athletic Director
A.A. Itasca State Community College, B.A. University of Minnesota, M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato

Teresa Jansen, Surgical Technology
A.A. University of South Dakota

Katherine Janssen, Computer Science
B.A. Augustana College, M.S. Bemidji State University

Kent Janssen, Farm Business Management
B.A. University of Minnesota, M.A. University of Minnesota

Pam Jensen, Computer Support
B.S. Minnesota State in Moorhead

Marcia Johnson, Librarian
B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University, M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato

Steve Juenemann, English/Literature
B.A. College of St. Scholastica, M.A. South Dakota State University, M.F.A. Moorhead State

Douglas Kleeberger, Auto Mechanics
B.A. Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, M.A. Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Charles Knollenberg, Auto Mechanics
MN State Board Technical License

Duane Krueger, Small Business Management
Diploma St. Cloud Technical College

Jacqualine Lage, Cosmetology
Diploma Ridgewater College

Henrietta Le Lucht, Spanish
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.A. Augustana College, M.S. University of South Dakota

Jeffrey Linder, Physical Education                                                                         
B.S Physical Education, M.S  Sports Management                                            

Rolf Mahlberg, Agriculture
B.S. University of Minnesota, M.S. University of Minnesota

Ryan Mahlberg, Biotechnology
B.S. Minnesota State University - Mankato

William Manor, Fluid Power Technician/Systems Technology
Diploma Chippewa Valley Technical College, A.S. College of DuPage

David Matthews, Mathematics
B.S. University of Nebraska, M.S. University of Nebraska

Sandi Mead, Librarian
B.S. Mankato State University, Mankato, M.S. Mankato State University, Mankato

Rita Miller, Medical Lab Technician
B.S. South Dakota State University, M.S. University of North Dakota

Paul Mohns, Auto Body
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Debra Munsterman, Small Business Management
B.A. Southwest State University, M.S. Southwest State University

Teresa Noyes, Dental Assisting
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College, A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.A. University of Minnesota, Crookston

Alan O’Neil, English
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.A. Augustana College, M.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato

Luke Olson, Carpentry
Diploma, Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Sheri Olson, Practical Nursing
Diploma Southeast AVTI, Diploma Nettleton College, B.S.N. South Dakota State University, M.Ed. South Dakota State University

Troy Otto, Farm Business Management
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.S. South Dakota State University

Eric Parrish, Music/Theatre
MM University of Northern Colorado, BA Gustavus Adolphus

Rose Patzer, Renewable Energy
B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University

Terri Pelzel, Administrative Support/ Networking Specialist
B.S. Colorado Technical Institute, Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Deb Peterson, Speech
B.A. University of Minnesota, M.A. Colorado State University

Karsten Piper, English
B.A. Bethel College, M.A. Boston College

Carissa Pohlen, Massage Therapy
Certificate Aveda Institute

Brenda Pomerenke, Practical Nursing
A.S. Rochester Community & Technical College, B.A. Metropolitan State University

Rebecca Potts, English/Philosophy
B.S. University of South Dakota, M.A. University of South Dakota

Daniel Prust, D.D.S. Dental Assistant
M.S. South Dakota State University, D.D.S. Ohio State University

Robert Purcell, Physical Education/Coaching
B.S. Moorhead State University, B.A. Moorhead State University, M.S. North Dakota State University

Julie Purlee, Medical Secretary
AS Dakota State University

Jeffrey Rain, Biology
A.A. Vermilion Community College, B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.A. Bemidji State University

Vong Rathsachack, Psychology
BS from CTU in Sioux Falls, SD, MA from North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, SD

Ed Reinders, Power Sports
A.A. Iowa Lakes Community College, B.A. Buena Vista University

Laine Rieger, Child Care/Guidance/ Education
B.A. Arizona State University, M.S. Southwest Minnesota State University

Robert Roesler, Farm Business Management
B.S. University of Minnesota, M. Ed. University of Minnesota

Daniel Roos, English
A.A. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.A. Moorhead State, M.A. University of Wisconsin

Terry Rotschafer, Accounting/Business
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.B.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.S. University of Wisconsin

Tim Sanderson, Wind Energy Technology

Dennis Schroeder, Farm Business Management
B.S. South Dakota State University, M.A. University of Minnesota

Shannon Schmitz, Massage Therapy
B.A Moohead State University, M.A. Saint Mary's University

Steve Schultz, Chemistry
B.A. Carleton College, Ph.D California Institute of Technology

James Smieja, Computer Science
B.A. University of Minnesota, M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato

Lisa Smith, Medical Assisting
B.S.N. South Dakota State University

Carole South-Winter, Radiologic Technology 
B.S. Clayton College of Natural Science, B.S. Presentation College, MED South Dakota State University

Krayton Stenzel, Business/Business Management
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.B.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato

James Stout, Plumbing
B.A. Winona State

Pam Sukalski, Librarian
B.A. Southwest State University
M.A. University of Iowa

Judy Tebben, Administrative Support
B.A Southwest Minnesota State University, A.A Ridgewater College

Mark Temple, Auto Mechanics
A.A.S. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Diploma Alexandria Technical College

Serena Totzke-Johnson, EMS
Diploma Iowa Lake Community College, Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Ruth Van Heukelom, Nursing
A.D.N. Indian Hills Community College, B.S.N. Graceland College, M.S. South Dakota State University

Diane Vangsness, Practical Nursing
A.A. Presentation College, B.A. Metropolitan State University, M.A. College of St. Scholastica

Beth VanOrman, Psychology/Human Services
A.A. Worthington Community College, B.A. Augustana College, M.S. Ed University of Wisconsin, Stout

Allan Wacha, Auto Body Mechanics
A.A.S. North Dakota State College of Science

Diane Wells, Bookkeeping/Administrative Support
B.A. Wartburg College, M. Ed. College of St. Scholastica

Kayla Westra, English
B.S. Mankato State University, M.S. Utah State University

Lou Ann Williamson, Reading
B.S. South Dakota State University, B.Ed. Dakota State University, M.S. Southwest State University

Karen Wiltrout, Nursing
Diploma Minnesota West Community & Technical College, B.S.N. South Dakota State University

Bill Wolterstorff, Truck Driving



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