Saint Olaf College News

This year's group of retiring St. Olaf College faculty and staff includes : Phyllis Larson '69 , Dean of the College's Office and Asian Studies; David Schodt , Economics; Jill Ewald '87 , Art and Art History; and Ruth Block , Bookstore.

St. Olaf College Honors Day Joshua Kosberg , of Wildwood, was among nearly 900 St.

The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra will complete its 34th season with two concerts playing music to celebrate the coming of spring.

The following local residents were among nearly 900 St. Olaf College students who were recognized for academic achievement at the college's annual Honors Day convocation on May 3. Honors Day recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Here's a look at recent coups and successes, locally. Have your own? Let us know in the comments below.

He is the son of Jeff and Viv Alkin and a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School.

A photography exhibit opening May 9 in Northfield offers us a window into the lives of community members rarely seen with such intimacy.

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Editor's Note: The following information is from the Friends of Way Park website : While spring has yet to really arrive in Northfield, the Friends of Way Park are hoping the weather will improve in time for an exciting event planned for Sunday, May 5, in Northfield's Way Park.

Ruth I. Kirby, 87, formerly of Luverne, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks.

After a 22-year career as a dancer with Zenon Dance Co., Greg Waletski is retiring after two weekends of performances at the Cowles Center.

The St. Olaf College Dance Department presents its annual Companydance Spring Concert.