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�������� recently recognized several students who competed at the local SkillsUSA competitions. Students who received top awards are eligible to compete at the state competition in April.

Get ready for the ultimate Rocket League showdown at Battle in the North 2025! Hosted at �������� Technical and Community College, this tournament brings together Minnesota’s best middle and high school players for an action-packed competition with a $5,000 prize pool. Register today at alextech.edu/battle.

�������� is proud to be recognized by CDW in a recent case study detailing our innovative partnership in modernizing campus communications. With the expertise and dedication of our IT department, led by voice administrator and IT security specialist Joni Leuthardt, the college successfully transitioned to Cisco Webex Calling in the summer of 2024.

�������� recognizes individual students for academic excellence. The Dean's List includes students who achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more).

�������� College hosted a local DECA Competition on January 23, 2025. �������� College students and over 150 high school students competed on campus in business-related events.

Reece Peterson, a Police Training and Education student at �������� Technical and Community College, was named the Minnesota SkillsUSA state president. Eli Haakenson, an �������� College Mechatronics student, was named Minnesota SkillsUSA state parliamentarian.

More than an accreditation checkbox, strategic planning is integral to aligning our resources, activities, and goals, so that we can work toward a shared vision. Based upon the input of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community, a new strategic framework (2025-2030) titled “The Best is Yet to Come” more succinctly restates our mission, vision, and values - bridging our successful past with our desired future.

Lynn Arnquist, a customized training representative at �������� Technical and Community College, has been named the 2025 �������� Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board President. Lynn brings her passion for fostering community connections and her dedication to innovation into this leadership role, exemplifying the strong ties between �������� College and the greater �������� area.

�������� accounting students are offering free tax return preparation for low income taxpayers from February 6 to April 10, 2025 (closed over spring break). Students are certified by the IRS to prepare returns.

For Mike and Kellie Daniels, �������� Technical and Community College was more than a steppingstone—it was the foundation for their journey to becoming successful restaurant owners. Their story is one of passion, perseverance, and a commitment to continuing a cherished legacy.