Donna Middleton

WILLMAR — Suzanne Napgezek, of Willmar, is the winner of the People’s Choice Award for the Willmar Area Arts Council’s recent exhibit at The Barn Theatre . The exhibit was titled "Wild Women" and ran in conjunction with The Barn’s production of “Four Old Broads.” The public was invited to vote for their favorite work of art.

WILLMAR β€” "Childhood" is the theme of the Willmar Area Arts Council invitational art exhibit that will coincide with the production of β€œMatilda” at The Barn Theatre. The musical runs June 8-25. Artwork must be turned in by noon June 5. All mediums are accepted, and all 2D artwork must be ready to hang with a wire. Artists may submit up to three pieces. There is a $5 entry fee per piece, $7 for non-members. The public can vote for their favorite entry. The winning artist receives $50.

Named to the spring semester dean’s list with a GPA of 3.66 or higher at the University of Minnesota school in the Twin Cities were: Appleton: Braden Raddatz, Maggie Raddatz Atwater: Jillien Lilleberg, Levi Lilleberg Belgrade: Joseph Thompson Bird Island: Elliot Hagen Clarkfield: Shelby Christopherson Darwin: Izabella Maher Dawson: Olivia Stratmoen Glenwood: Peyton Kolstoe Hancock: Emmanuel Chavira Rodriguez Litchfield: Sydney Braaten, Neyda Camacho, Anna Holcomb, Tyson Michels, Lillian...