July 2022

There was a bit of a baby boom at RiverView Health the first half of the year. The OB Unit saw an increase of nine babies in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same timeframe in 2021. As of June 30, 54 new lives had entered the world at RiverView. One of those babies is the daughter of Forrest and Morgan LaPorte.

Normandale Community College honored more than 1,500 graduates as part of its 2022 Commencement Ceremony at Orchestra Hall. Graduates submitted photos and were highlighted as part of the virtual ceremony.

RiverView Health is pleased to welcome Max Miranda, MD, to its medical staff. Dr.

MANKATO—Kaeko Leitch has joined Widseth as a vice president in the firm and manager of the firm’s Mankato office. With a focus on strategic operations and innovation, Leitch will oversee efforts to optimize operational efficiency, performance, and staff development to align with objectives laid out in the firm’s strategic plan. Licensed in both mechanical and electrical engineering, Leitch has deep experience in professional and technical services and will be closely involved in recruiting and training engineers, technicians, and designers.

Moorhead, Minn., July 18, 2022 – Dr. Frank King, Jr., has joined Minnesota State University Moorhead as its first Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion This new role will help the university advance its strategic priority of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. King will lead and facilitate diversity initiatives in academic affairs programs, including faculty training and development, faculty recruitment and retention, and curricular initiatives, along with encouraging internationalization across the curriculum. This position also oversees the university’s Faculty Development Center. Ultimately, the associate provost will facilitate the implementation of Minnesota State Equity 2030, which calls for eliminating educational equity gaps at every Minnesota State college and university.