Youth Day at UTTC immerses students in native culture Sep 12, 2009
After the Soweto Street Beat program, the students met the two Miss Indian Nations contestants, Jennifer Mellette, a junior at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., and Samantha Ridley, a senior at McLaughlin High School in McLaughlin, S.D. Mellette is majoring in political science and criminal justice; Ridley wants to be a neurologist. Miss Indian Nations is an ambassador, leadership and scholarship program. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pastor chosen as interim director of Luther Park Sep 10, 2009
His undergraduate degree is from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, in 1985. Prior to coming to Wisconsin to serve in his current capacity, he served as pastor of Gracious Savior Lutheran Church in Detroit, Mich. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Skype connects pro trumpet player, NSU students Sep 7, 2009
Massa was in a classroom at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Woolverton was at his home in Newport, R.I.. (Sioux City Journal)
Poor graduation rates plague area colleges (1826) Sep 7, 2009
All three schools sport the worst graduation rates in the state, along with Northern State University (40 percent). The state s highest graduation rate belongs to Augustana College (65 percent). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Class A volleyball: Patriots looking for a repeat Aug 28, 2009
Peterson, who would like to continue her career at Northern State University, said she is ready for that responsibility, and that the Patriots are prepared to fight for another title run. "This is an important weekend for our team," Peterson said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
U.S. News ranks DSU on top again Aug 21, 2009
Third highest was Northern State University in Aberdeen. As enrollment and graduation from DSU's master's and doctorate programs continue to grow, Knowlton said, those numbers will affect just how long DSU continues to appear on this ranking. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Thune To Hold Town Meetings Aug 20, 2009
The Aberdeen session is planned for the Centennial rooms at the Student Center at Northern State University on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. In Watertown the meeting is set for the County Fair Banquet Hall on Monday at 5 p.m.. Marshall County Journal 2009. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Men's basketball: BHSU has true early tests Aug 20, 2009
BHSU will also play Division II powerhouses Northern State University (Nov. 9) and Metro State College in Denver. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Thune to host town hall meetings on health care Aug 18, 2009
Thune says the Aberdeen meeting is set for Thursday at the Northern State University Student Center. The Watertown meeting is scheduled for next Monday at the County Fair Banquet Hall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chris Waba named as South All-Star wrestling coach Jul 25, 2009
The duel between the North All-Stars and South All-Stars will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Barnett Center at Northern State University. "It should be a good time," Waba said. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Area Scene: Southern Hills falls in state tourney opener Jul 23, 2009
Northern State University head men s and women s cross country coach Kevin Bjerke has announced the signing of six incoming student-athletes that will join the Wolves cross country program starting this fall. Jessica Brandli, a 2009 Rapid City Stevens graduate, joins the Wolves after a breakthrough 2009 track season in which she lowered her times in every event she ran, helping her qualify for the state Class AA track and field meet in all three distance events. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lakers, Steelers, Phelps Lead ESPYs Pool Jul 17, 2009
ARTHUR ASHE COURAGE AWARD: President Nelson MandelaJIMMY V AWARD FOR PERSEVERANCE: Don Meyer, Northern State University coachBEST COMEBACK: Dara Torres, Olympic swimmer. BEST IN SPORT. (Multichannel News)
State Democrats stuck at the starting blocks Jul 6, 2009
Jon Schaff, a professor of political science at Northern State University in Aberdeen, said that could be a problem for the Democrats. And it s especially important in a year without an incumbent Republican governor or clear-cut successor, when a well-funded Democrat might make the race competitive. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DSU business fees OK'd Jun 30, 2009
A new undergraduate business discipline fee was approved for Dakota State University, Black Hills State University and Northern State University. According to Tracy Mercer, information research analyst for the South Dakota Board of Regents, this request was approved at the regents board meeting Friday in Pierre. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Miss S.D. awards second preliminary winners Jun 21, 2009
Paige Paulson, 21, of Clark, Miss Northern State University, won the 1,000 talent scholarship for a Tae Kwon Do demonstration. Kelly Wismer, 18, of Britton, Miss Rushmore, received 200 for winning the swimsuit competition. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Morgan Peck crowned Miss South Dakota 2009 Jun 21, 2009
Fourth runner-up is Miss Northern State University, Paige Paulson of Clark. She also was given the award for Miss Congeniality. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rugby: South Dakotans are national champs Jun 4, 2009
But in the end, the Northern State University Rugby Football Club was able to win its first USA Rugby National Championship in Glendale, Colo. on the same field the professional championship was decided on the previous night. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area Scene: Granite splits games this past weekend Jun 3, 2009
Gov. Mike Rounds and the South Dakota Highway Patrol will recognize Northern State University men s basketball coach Don Meyer this week for wearing his seatbelt. The governor will present Meyer with a saved by the seatbelt award during the Boys State Governor s Address on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at NSU in Aberdeen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Annual citizenship program is at hand May 27, 2009
Boys State at Northern State University in Aberdeen will draw about 428 delegates. The June 1-6 event gives students practical experience at running fictitious state and local governments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
State universities plan more wireless Internet10:27 pm | (No comments posted.) May 25, 2009
Northern State University plans to have its new campus wireless system installed and completed by summer of 2010. The first phase calls for upgrading service in the residence halls and areas of some of the main classroom buildings. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Seating changes planned at BHSUs Young Center10:36 pm | (No comments posted.) May 25, 2009
VERMILLION - As expected the state Board of Regents gave unanimous approval Friday morning to the final design plan for upgrades planned at Northern State University for science laboratories. The regents budget and finance committee gave its recommendation Thursday for the plan. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Bonds will help improve university residence halls May 24, 2009
Most of the work is for new or upgraded residence halls at South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Northern State University and the state School of Mines and Technology. Regents' Director Tad Perry says it's a good time to proceed because interest rates are low. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Upgrade of NSU science labs set for regents OK May 22, 2009
Published: Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:45 PM CDT VERMILLION - Northern State University leaders are poised to move full speed ahead on a 2. 7 million project to improve science laboratories on their Aberdeen campus. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
B-H Student In Honors Choir May 21, 2009
This year's Honor Choir will be on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen July 26-31 with Carol Tralau as guest conductor. Allcock earned a place in the choir through a live audition in Huron where she was tested on tonal memory, sight singing, a written test and vocal solo. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Swine flu cases limited in South Dakota10:08 am | (No comments posted.) May 20, 2009
An alumnus of Northern State University and the University of South Dakota law school, he was president of the South Dakota Judges Association for the 1994-95 term. BRIEFLY: The governor reappointed Bill Stahl of Onida to the state Law Enforcement Civil Service Commission. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Four B-H Juniors To Attend Boys and Girls State May 14, 2009
Michael Blegen and Dillon Bohlander will attend the 67th Annual Boys State June 1-6 at Northern State University in Aberdeen. Kirsten Hastings and Hillarey Holland were selected as Girls State delegates and will attend from 60th annual session from June 1-6 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
5/7/2009, 1:42am WHS pitcher Wieseler throwing again after surgery May 8, 2009
The diagnosis was that Wieselers ulnar collateral ligament wasnt completely torn, but rather frayed according to Dominics father Pat, a former All-South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference pitcher for Northern State University in the 1970s. The younger Wieseler hoped the injury would heal through rehab and that hed be back pitching for Watertown Post 17s American Legion baseball team in the summer. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
5/2/2009, 12:09am Estelline relay team places first at Howard Wood May 2, 2009
Kari Linneman of Volga notched an eighth place finish in the 3,200 run for Northern State University. In the college mens division, Jesse Morrow of Watertown recorded a fifth-place finish in the pole vault. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Stevens tracksters sign with S.D. schools May 1, 2009
Pfeifle signed to run at Augustana College in Sioux Falls and Brandli decided on Northern State University in Aberdeen. Pfeifle is undecided about what she will study while Brandli is looking at physical education, with an eye on going into coaching when she s done with school. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Art Students Earn Awards Apr 30, 2009
The students also participated in judging workshops with Paul Noot from Bismarck High School and Dr. William Hoar of Northern State University. They were able to choose from workshops in photo collage, collaborative mural painting, symbolism in Native American art, or abstract assemblage. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
New museum executive director optimistic Apr 8, 2009
She holds a bachelor of science degree in education and art history from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D.. Her love of art led her to Winona. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Area Scene: ESPN to report on NSUs Meyer Apr 8, 2009
ESPN s newsmagazine E:60 will report on Northern State University s Don Meyer, a college basketball coach whose life took a tragic turn while he was on the cusp of surpassing Bob Knight for the most men s basketball wins in NCAA history. The piece on the 64-year-old coach who has been coaching for 38 years will air on ESPN on Tuesday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Head volleyball coach named at DSU Apr 4, 2009
Veenhof has been the assistant volleyball coach at Northern State University since 2005. Dakota State's athletic officials are pleased with the hiring. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU master's degree, Health IT center eyed Apr 2, 2009
The Regents will meet at Northern State University in Aberdeen Thursday and Friday. Both DSU items are up for discussion on Friday. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Webster Native GOP Director Apr 2, 2009
An honor graduate of both Webster High School and Northern State University, Justin served as a legislative intern in the 2003 South Dakota House of Representatives and actively served in the 2004 Victory Campaign, which led to a career in Washington, DC. While in DC, Justin began his federal employment by working at the Office of the Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security. Chairman Bob Gray said, "Ohleens life experiences will serve us well in the South Dakota Republican Party.... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
‘Flat Stanley’ project brings world to young Tawas students Apr 1, 2009
He was pictured with the head football coach at Northern State University in South Dakota, attended a 3-D movie in California and visited the Capitol Building in Austin, Texas. Among other places, Flat Stanleys also returned from Las Vegas, Nev. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Colleges prepare future teachers to avoid errors in judgment Mar 30, 2009
Future teacher Jackson Graf walked away his from last semester at Northern State University with one of the most important tools of his training the teacher code of ethics. Times have changed in education, said Melody Schopp, director of the state Office of Accreditation and Teacher Quality, and new teachers need training in how to handle the ethical and legal pitfalls of the job. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Belle Fourche hires new superintendent Mar 23, 2009
He has degrees from Northern State University, South Dakota State University and is completing his doctoral thesis on alternative high school education at the University of South Dakota through the West River graduate education center. Willard, 51, has six children, including two students in Belle Fourche schools. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obits: Hubert, Zuehlke & Anderson Mar 19, 2009
Ann then completed her Masters Degree at Northern State University. She was a guidance counselor and art teacher in the Hecla Public School system for seven years. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Phillip Downs goes for NCAA title in Houston Mar 14, 2009
Downs, a junior at Northern State University and a 2005 graduate of Madison High School, placed fourth in the 157-lb. weight class at the NCAA Super Regionals on March 1 to qualify for the nationals. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Economy pinches some students' spring break plans Mar 14, 2009
Alex Massa, a Rapid City native majoring in music at Northern State University, is going to South Padre Island in Texas this year for spring break. "The trip isn't entirely different from other spring breaks," said Massa, who took a trip to Costa Rica last year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dilemma for the Blue Dog; Herseth Sandlin walks fine line on stimulus package Mar 2, 2009
Northern State University political science professor Jon Schaff is interested to see how well it would work. Much will depend on how the economy responds to the stimulus package and how South Dakota voters respond to the economy, Schaff said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WDTI event helps students prepare for college Feb 23, 2009
The next hard part: saying good bye to Lindsey in the fall as she heads to Northern State University in Aberdeen. "You miss your kids, but it's a good experience for them," he said of college. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dominant 7 To Be In Sisseton Feb 19, 2009
The Sisseton Arts Council will sponsor a concert by Dominant 7, a Northern State University trumpet ensemble, on Friday, Feb. 27, at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton at 7:30 p.m. Featuring eight trumpets backed by a four-piece rhythm section, the group has been featured at the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Fest, the South Dakota State Fair, and numerous venues from Indiana to Montana. They will also open for Arturo Sandoval at the International Trumpet Guild conference in Glassboro, NJ, in June. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
District seeks waiver for missed days Feb 18, 2009
Abel obtained his administrative degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., this past December, McNary said. He previously taught in New Mexico for just over six years in a rural district that is similar to District #8, McNary added. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Economic Development Rising Star says expansion is key to business Feb 16, 2009
While attending college at Northern State University, he owned and operated a limousine business. Shortly after graduating from college, he purchased Barney s Chainsaw and Rental located in Spearfish. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Music Contest In Aberdeen Feb 12, 2009
Langford music students are participating in the region solo and ensemble contest at Northern State University in Aberdeen today (Wednesday). Over 40 Langford students are participating in the event this year. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Terry Woster: Rural South Dakota can be a pretty cool place (16) Feb 9, 2009
I had story assignments in Lemmon, and I'd been reading in the Northern State University basketball stories about a 6-9 kid named Jeremy Vliem. He was listed as from Lodgepole, yet I'd never heard of him in high school basketball. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
TAYLOR GIBSON Feb 8, 2009
Cowan, son of Shane and Julie, is attending Northern State University. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be a child, under the legal guardianship, or spouse of someone actively involved with the South Dakota beef industry, or be involved themselves. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Northern State's Meyer Sets NCAA Career Mark for Wins Feb 8, 2009
ABERDEEN, S.D. - - It was history in the making on Saturday, as Northern State University head men's basketball coach Don Meyer tallied his 903rd career victory with NSU's 82-62 win over the visiting University of Mary Marauders, giving Meyer sole possession of first place on the men's all-time NCAA career wins chart ... (Story and Photo Courtesy of Northern State University). (Nabc.com)
