Excelsior College

Trisha Ann Biesterfeld, of Clarks Grove, has earned an associate in science in nursing.

St. Cloud State Unversity

From Albert Lea: Brianna Nelson, Bachelor of Science, social work major, cum laude; Brianna Nelson, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish major, cum laude; Anton Reichl, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies major; Andrew Weisert, Bachelor of Science, management major.

From Alden: Dan Lein, Bachelor of Science, network information security systems major.

From Hollandale: Charles Srock, Bachelor of Arts, planning and community development major, cum laude.

South Dakota State University

Vanessa Polis graduated in fall 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and a minor in business. She is the daughter of Todd and Tammi Polis. She graduated from Alden High School.