The Power of Yes
DCTC’s 2026 Instructor of the Year Helps Students Turn Passion into Possibility When Photography Instructor Lisa Cline talks with photography students at Dakota County…
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New Process Technology Program Prepares Students for High-Demand, High-Wage Careers
Two-year degree leads to one of Minnesota’s most essential, in-demand technical careers Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is launching a new Process Technology Associate…
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Natalie Velez Named DCTC Alumna of the Year
DCTC graduate reminds us that no path to success looks the same. Natalie Velez’s path to graduation was anything but simple, and that is…
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Women in trades: Mackenzie Cordle
Special thanks to Jenna Baumgard with the DCTC Foundation for help with this story. Mackenzie Cordle, Electrical Lineworker Class of 2020 Learn more about…
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Women in trades: Danielle Tinney
Special thanks to Jenna Baumgard with the DCTC Foundation for help with this story. Danielle Tinney, Automotive Technology Class of 2019 Learn more about…
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Women in trades: Meleeya Bellfield
May 6, 2026 is National Skilled Trades Day. To celebrate, we are highlighting three women who have graduated from DCTC technical programs, including a…
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Upward Bound Student Spotlight: Alessandra Valadez-Ochoa
Two Rivers student heading to bright future at St. Thomas Alessandra Valadez-Ochoa, 18, a senior at Two Rivers High School in Mendota Heights and…
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2026 Dave Schroeder Outstanding Student: Gabriel Bermudez Ferreira
Exercise Science major honored to be recognized Gabriel Bermudez Ferreira, an Exercise Science Transfer Pathway AS major at Dakota County Technical College, has been…
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Alumna Returns Memorabilia Nearly 30 years After Graduating from Interior Design Program
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 Honored with 2026 Dave Schroeder Outstanding Student Award
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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