Reese Schwarzentraub of Sartell recently received a bachelor’s degree in mass media from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Claire Idzerda of Sartell was recently named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Idzerda is majoring in elementary education.

With the help of Col. Frank Imholte of Black Diamond Auctioneers (right), St. John’s Prep teacher Cameron Swanson displays one of the items for sale at a “white elephant” auction held recently at the school to raise funds for Anna Marie’s Alliance, a local women’s abuse shelter.

St. John’s Prep middle school student Leah Bechtold (right) of St. Joseph bids at a “white elephant” auction to raise funds for Anna Marie’s Alliance while Joella Raeker (left) of St. Cloud and Leah’s sister, Ellen Bechtold (center) of St. Joseph watch the action. The students raised more than $1,800 for families in need this Christmas.