Scholarship winner

Carlton County Sheriff Kelly Lake announced the local awardee of the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Program for 2019, Olivia Gottschald of Esko. The scholarship program, which is promoted by the 87 sheriffs of Minnesota, awards scholarships each year to individuals planning to become Minnesota peace officers. Individuals apply through their local sheriff's offices, and the awarding of the scholarships is made by the sheriff in the awardee's home community. This year the scholarship committee chose 22 participants. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association members offer their congratulations ato all the scholarship recipients. Their qualifications and academic excellence reflect the dedication and pride of the young people in the state who will enter the difficult but rewarding profession of law enforcement and public service. For additional information on the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, visit http://www.mnsheriffs.org