Mark and Kristine Oslund, Wannaska, received special recognition at the Emerging Leadership Program Recognition Banquet on March 30th in Crookston. They, along with individuals from 13 other counties in northwestern and west central Minnesota were honored for completing the leadership program and for their commitment to leadership in their community.

The Emerging Leadership Program celebrated their 35th year by honoring Bruce and Aase Hamnes with the Friend of the Emerging Leadership Program award. Bruce was the Marshall County King Agassiz in 1976 and was the impetus for the evolution fr...