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Devils Lake educator wins national award for adult education efforts

On April 29 during the 2022 Mountain Plains Adult Education annual conference in Tempe, Arizona, Bridget Hanlan was announced as the organization’s recipient of its Award of Merit, according to a news release.

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Lake Region State College student nurses donate funds for drone team

Students in LRSC’s Student Nurse Association have donated $2,500 to be used to help the UAS team purchase a new drone.

May 12, 2022 07:14 AM

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Langdon student Claire Hiltner to graduate with associate degree before high school graduation

Claire Hiltner, set to graduate from Langdon Area High School at the end of May, will be the first student to graduate from LRSC with an associate degree while still in high school.

May 07, 2022 06:50 AM

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Lake Region State College program looks to fill law enforcement jobs

John Maritato, a lieutenant with the Lake Region Police Department, and director of the Peace Officer Training Program, has been coming to Grand Forks for the last 12 years for each of those academies. Maritato said the program boasts a nearly 100% employment rate for graduates, if graduates are willing to relocate to another part of the state.

February 16, 2022 07:01 AM

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Lake Region State College names new athletic director

According to a release from the college, Jared Marshall, head coach of the school’s men’s basketball team, is now working as the new athletic director.

January 18, 2022 10:21 AM

By Adam Kurtz

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Before leaving, Lake Region State College athletic director faced multiple misconduct allegations

Allegations of misconduct against Daniel Mertens were made by team members, parents, and/or past assistant coaches.

January 04, 2022 07:00 AM

By Adam Kurtz

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Lake Region State College begins apprentice nurse program

According to an LRSC release, the apprentice nurse program is designed to meet health care needs in North Dakota.

January 01, 2022 12:53 PM

By Adam Kurtz

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In a mutual agreement, Lake Region State College athletic director leaves school

Lake Region State sent out a release announcing the move on Friday, Dec. 17. Mertens, who was also the women’s basketball coach, had been placed on leave by LRSC President Doug Darling on Oct. 29.

December 17, 2021 03:56 PM

By Adam Kurtz

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Lake Region State College to hold peace officer graduation ceremony, announces new training opportunities

Fourteen students are set to graduate and of those, 11 have been hired in the law enforcement field.

December 15, 2021 05:20 PM

By Adam Kurtz

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Leaders at Lake Region, Mayville State say budget cuts could hurt programs

Presidents from North Dakota State College of Science, Mayville State, Williston State, Lake Region State and Valley State spoke to the Senate Appropriations committee on Tuesday, Jan. 19. It’s the second day of higher education-centric hearings for the committee, which also will hear from North Dakota State University and other higher ed-related organizations on Wednesday.

January 19, 2021 03:31 PM

By Sydney Mook

Mayville State President Brian Van Horn, left, shakes hands with Lake Region State President Doug Darling. Courtesy of Lake Region State College media relations

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Lake Region, Mayville State continue nursing partnership

Lake Region State College and Mayville State University are taking their nursing partnership to the next level. LRSC and MSU have been partners in education and creating tomorrow's workforce for many years, said Erin Wood, director of college rel...

April 28, 2019 07:34 AM

By Sydney Mook

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AgweekTV: Soil Your Undies

Did you know that burying a pair of underwear in your field can help you determine how healthy your soil is? Shawna Olson met up with NDSU Soil Health Specialist Abbey Wick at the SHARE farm near Mooreton, N.D., to see the project, which has beco...

October 21, 2017 07:00 AM

By Aaron Godard

Lake Region State College softball players celebrate during a game earlier this season. Submitted photo.

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Successful change of scenery

DEVILS LAKE--Twins Hanna and Emma Gary were looking for a change of scenery when they were deciding on colleges while high school seniors in Peoria, Ariz.

April 30, 2017 07:27 PM

By Greg DeVillers