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Linda Ulland Memorial Scholarship

An important reason the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway exists is because of caring people like Linda Ulland. 

To honor her and those like her, the Association awards a $1,000.00 scholarship each year. 

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Who was Linda Ulland?

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Linda Ulland was instrumental in helping the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association organize as a non-profit group and in crafting the bedrock documents that continue to guide the Association today. Her dedication and many volunteer hours assured the establishment and longevity of the byway for our community. 

She served in various other capacities in organizations such as Crosslake Ideal Lions, Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and Crosslake Lutheran Church. 

Linda’s environmental concerns gave her insight on how to approach issues and projects. For many years, Linda involved herself with national and international nuclear waste management issues and served three years as manager at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 

The Linda Ulland Memorial Scholarship provides PBSBA with an opportunity to honor Linda’s commitment, recognize the results of that commitment, and challenge others to follow in her Paul Bunyan-sized footsteps of community service and volunteerism. 

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Scholarship Recipients

  • 2024 – Aubrey Larsen (PLHS)
  • 2023 – Quin Trottier (PLHS)
  • 2022 – Maya Orvis (PLHS)
  • 2021 – Olivia Adkins (PRBHS) and Rylie Hirschey (PRBHS)
  • 2020 – Anna Felthous (PRBHS)
  • 2019 – Jordan Tayloe (PLHS)
  • 2018 – Alexandra Kotaska (PLHS)
  • 2017 – Morena Hammer (PLHS)
  • 2016 – Levi Palmer (PLHS)
  • 2015 – Karl Satterlund (PLHS)
  • 2013 – Elise Runberg (PLHS)
  • 2012 – Erica Krueger (PRBHS)

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