On Saturday, May 8, 227 students will graduate from Northern State University at its 2021 spring commencement.

The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the NSU Barnett Center. Delivering the commencement address will be 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Joe Senger, vice chairman of Dacotah Bank, who graduated from Northern in 1972.

Local graduates include Amanda Schneider of Hosmer receiving a B.S. Psychology degree and Tyler Severson of Ipswich receiving a M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration degree.

Each participating graduate will receive four tickets for family and friends to attend. Masks will be...