Education

Ted Brokaw, director of International Falls Public Works, is among May 24 “Roads Scholars” graduates of the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program.The Roads Scholar Program is designed for city, county, township, and tribal transportation agency maintenance personnel who are committed to learning new skills and expanding their knowledge in the latest road and bridge innovations and industry best practices.Brokaw was one of nine grads who hold the distinction of earning both leadership and maintenance certificates this past year.Forty-one grads earned a maintenance operations and technical certificate by completing a series of in-depth LTAP workshops focused on drainage and vegetation, road management and maintenance, traffic control and work-zone safety, and worker safety, as well as by attending larger qualified events.Another 16 graduates earned a leadership, supervisory, and operations management certificate by completing four designated LTAP leadership courses focused on the management of local agency and public works organizations and operations.“Our 2023 Roads Scholars represent the commitment to excellence and continuous education and improvement that are a signature of transportation agencies across Minnesota,” said Andrew Wrucke, MnLTAP director.

Several local students were recognized at the University of North Dakota recently, as they were included on the Dean’s List or took part in spring commencement.More than 1,100 undergraduates and 600 graduate students received their degrees at UND’s Spring Commencement ceremonies.The Dean’s List comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment in each of the University’s degree granting colleges and schools.

Several local students are among the 3,574 North Dakota State University students who earned places on the spring 2024 dean’s list.A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify.International FallsJake Froemke, construction engineeringEvan Johnson, pharmacyCaleb Levene, computer scienceKourtney Lucille Talley, management communicationLittleforkAlexis Marie Promersberger, nursing

Minnesota North College has announced a significant change for the 2024-2025 academic year: the removal of non-resident tuition rates.This means that all students, regardless of their state of residence, will now pay tuition rates that are no more than resident students.

The Koochiching County 4-H Horse Show took place at the Northern Minnesota District Fair on Friday.Ten riders registered in the Senior, Junior, and Novice age levels.

The Southwest Minnesota State University announced recently that Emma Rosella Bartlett, International Falls, is among the students who have completed respective degree requirements and officially graduated as of spring semester 2024.She graduates with an associate of arts in liberal arts and science.Marshall is located southwest of Minneapolis.# # #Two students from Koochiching County are among Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2024.Kennadi Bishop, International Falls, and Dezzray Kisley, Northome, are among nearly 500 graduating seniors from communities across Minnesota awarded their high school diplomas as members of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2024.The tuition-free, public online school college and career course offering designed to help students develop the right skills, gain real-world experiences, and make industry connections.

The International Falls School District has named the Semester 2 honor roll.Principals ListGrade 12Preston N.

The honor roll includes the following categories: The Principal’s List is for students who achieve a perfect “A” with an average between 3.995 and 4.0.

The Falls School District will have new leadership with the start of the July fiscal year.The Falls School Board May 6 approved hiring Beth Shermoen as superintendent of the district for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year.