Marci Sortor, Dean and Provost of St. Olaf College, has named the following local students to the St. Olaf College Dean's list for the fall 2012 semester.

The Dean's list recognizes students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale.

Dean Sortor stated, "These students have distinguished themselves among a talented and highly qualified student body. We celebrate their success in gaining recognition for academic excellence."

Megan Danielson from Maple Grove is a Nursing major. She is the daughter of David and Earlene Danielson.

Matthew Hultgren from Maple Grove is a Mathematics major. He is the son of Arthur and Mary Hultgren.

Trevor Knapp from Maple Grove is a Physics, Mathematics, and Individual Major major. He is the son of Peter Knapp and Colleen O'Brien.

Ellan Krubsack from Maple Grove is a Mathematics major. She is the daughter of Donald Krubsack and Teri Larson.

Gabrielle Sanderson from Maple Grove is an undelared major. She is the daughter of Dale and Laurie Sanderson.