Anniversaries

55th Anniversary

     Alan and Marianna Lee, of Buffalo, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 17, 2026, in northern Minnesota at a cabin on a lake with their children and grandchildren. The couple exchanged vows in 1971 in North Bennington, Vermont. 

     Much love, your children and grandchildren.

     Above, the couple is pictured on their wedding day; below, as they appear today. (P6)

Graduations

University of Minnesota Duluth

The following students graduated following the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Levi Hahn, Marketing BBA; Professional Sales; Charlie Meehan, Criminology BA; Justin Mourning, Financial Planning BBA; Professional Sales; Alexander Nesenson, Electrical Engr BSEE; Ryan Olson, Management BBA.

     Buffalo - Emily Barter, Biology BS; Chet Jackola, Marketing BBA; Eric Krautbauer, Financial Planning BBA; Finance; Brynn Pachan, English BA; Teaching Comm Arts/Lit BAA; Graci Payan-Hammerstad, Criminology BA; Anna Sorensen, Communication Sci/Disord BASc; Nikole Strand, Social Work MSW.

     Delano - Gretchen Barta, Graphic Design BFA; Levi Farniok, Exercise Rehab SciBASc; Elijah Lewis, Computer Science BS; Lydia Smith, Biology BA.

     Maple Lake - Cadence Pipenhagen, Theatre BA; Grace Praska, Exercise Rehab SciBASc; Jake Vassar, Physical Education BASc.

     Monticello - Colton Boutet, Management BBA; Shelbi McGill, Criminology BA; Sociology.

     Montrose - Ethan Domjahn, Exercise Rehab Sci BASc; Jacob Noor, Biology BS.

     St. Michael - Dylan Bottolfson, Management BBA; Marketing; Emily Brown, Integr Elem and Spec EdBASc; Amelia Johnson, Art Education - K-12 BFA; Andrew Nietfeld, Mechanical Engineering BSME; Marisa Ornat, Journalism BA; Mason Woller, Marketing BBA.

Academic Honors

Alexandria Technical & Community College

(3.5-4.0)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Red Fleming.

     Annandale   - Cole Nettestad.

     Buffalo - Gavin Lindell; Cody Nelson.

     Cokato - Isabel Nevala.

     St. Michael - Jacob Levens.

     Waverly - Caden Remer.

Reunions

St. Michael High School Class of 1961

The 1961 Class of St. Michael High School cordially invite you to their 65th Class Reunion on Wednesday, September 23, at the Bison Creek Event Center, located at 1207 Hwy. 25 N in Buffalo. 

Social Hour begins at 11:15 a.m., with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are not required, order off the menu. 

All are invited to this special 65th year event to relive their memories, share our experiences, and enjoy the day.  Please share this information with other out-of-town classmates. (P6)