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DCTC front entrance
Features, PeopleMarch 27, 2026

Alumna Returns Memorabilia Nearly 30 years After Graduating from Interior Design Program

By Chris Hayes

The following story was originally published on DCTC News September 5, 2006 After nearly 30 years, Louise Knippel returned an item of college memorabilia…

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Stasia McKinney
Features, News, PeopleMarch 23, 2026

Stasia McKinney Honored with 2026 Dave Schroeder Outstanding Student Award

By Chris Hayes

Early Childhood & Youth Development major graduating this spring Stasia McKinney, 24, an Early Childhood & Youth Development (ECYD) major at Dakota County Technical…

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Casey Lee
Features, PeopleMarch 20, 2026

Student Spotlight: Casey Lee

By Chris Hayes

Welding Technology and Technical Management double-major looking forward to a career in the welding industry This May, Casey Lee, 34, will be graduating from…

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Mopar CAP and AUST faculty with banner and big check
NewsMarch 16, 2026

Lithia & Driveway Donates $50,000 to Mopar CAP and Automotive Service Technology

By Chris Hayes

Donation supports next generation of technicians Lithia & Driveway (LAD), a leading automotive retailer, donated $50,000 to the the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP)…

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Dennis Vogen, Erika Wortham, Aaron Eischen, Anthony French
News, PeopleMarch 12, 2026

DCTC Students Excel at 2026 BPA SLC

By Chris Hayes

Erika Wortham, Aaron Eischen, Dennis Vogen, Anthony French bring home nine total first-place medals Four students from Dakota County Technical College, Erika Wortham, Dennis…

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DCTC Open House Fall 2025
EventsMarch 2, 2026

Open House: Thursday, April 9, 2026

By Chris Hayes

Discover the advantages of technical education • 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dakota County Technical College is holding an Open House Thursday, April 9,…

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Padmini Prettipaul and family
News, PeopleDecember 31, 2025

DCTC Announces PTK 2025–2026 All-Minnesota Academic Team

By Chris Hayes

New Century Scholar Workforce Pathway nominees: Charlie Toegel and Dennis Vogen • New Century Scholar Transfer Pathway nominees: Padmini Prettipaul and Ketani Eticha Four…

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Features, NewsDecember 2, 2025

DCTC Hosts AuSM Autistic Community Summit

By Chris Hayes

Building Inclusive Spaces for Neurodivergent Voices Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) proudly welcomed the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and participants from across the…

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adult learner couple
NewsNovember 20, 2025

Adult Learner Info Session about Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and Much More

By Chris Hayes

No matter where you are in life, you are college material The idea of going back to college can seem overwhelming. That’s why we…

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DCTC Veterans Day Celebration 2025
NewsNovember 17, 2025

Best for Vets Ranks DCTC #4 in Minnesota

By Chris Hayes

Technical college provides comprehensive array of support services for military veterans and active-duty servicemembers 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges has ranked Dakota…

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