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AnnapurnaBlue Health &amp; Wellness: A Sanctuary for Renewal AnnapurnaBlue Health &amp; Wellness was created from a simple yet powerful belief: that true healing happens when we care for the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Founded by Deborah Peteler, AnnapurnaBlue offers transformative wellness retreats and programs designed for individuals navigating life transitions, health challenges, emotional overwhelm, and personal reinvention. With over 30 years of experience in trauma-informed care and holistic wellness practices, Deborah blends ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches to create safe, supportive environments where real healing can take place. Our retreats — held both locally in Minnesota and internationally — are intentionally designed to help participants slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. Through gentle Qigong movement, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, mindset sessions, and meaningful group dialogue, participants gain tools to manage stress, navigate change, and build emotional resilience. AnnapurnaBlue is especially supportive of women ages 35–70+ navigating grief, life-altering illness, menopause, empty nesting, career transitions, and other profound shifts. We believe these seasons of life are not endings — they are powerful invitations to rise. Our programs are inclusive, nurturing, and deeply respectful of each individual’s journey. Many participants leave feeling restored, empowered, and connected — not only to themselves, but to a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Whether someone is seeking healing, clarity, rest, or renewal, AnnapurnaBlue provides a sacred pause from the noise of daily life and an opportunity to move forward with intention. To learn more about upcoming retreats and programs, visit annapurnabluewellness.com We are grateful to be part of this community and honored to support the well-being of our neighbors.

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More than two dozen students from Wayzata High School have been named as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. The 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test served as the initial screening for program entrants. About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2012 competition by taking the test. The following Wayzata students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 57th annual competition: <ul> <li>Aneesha Ahluwalia</li> <li>Ishmam Ahmed</li> <li>Alex Bahls</li> <li>Philip Cerles</li> <li>Evan Chen</li> <li>Mitchel Croal</li> <li>Connie Dong</li> <li>Cosette Haugen</li> <li>Oliver He</li> <li>Duligur Ibeling</li> <li>Timothy Isdahl</li> <li>Naveen Jain</li> <li>Xun Liu</li> <li>Peter Lorbiecki</li> <li>Samantha Meyer</li> <li>Rachel Mohr</li> <li>Ivan Poteryakhin</li> <li>Caroline Qian</li> <li>Derek Schindelman</li> <li>Sah Singh</li> <li>Rishi Sinha</li> <li>Alexander Spencer</li> <li>Lesley Sun</li> <li>Frederick Sutton</li> <li>Amy Wu</li> <li>Jeff Zhang</li> </ul> Less than 1 percent of high school seniors are named as semifinalists. About 90 percent of semifinalists will go on to become finalists. To advance, semifinalists must perform well in high school, receive an endorsement from their principals and earn high SAT scores. The semifinalists must also submit a detailed scholarship application with an essay and details about their participation and leadership in school activities. More than half of semifinalists will be named as Merit Scholars and receive one of the 8,300 scholarships worth $34 million total that will be offered in the spring.

More than two dozen students from Wayzata High School have been named as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

The 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test served as the initial screening for program entrants. About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2012 competition by taking the test. The following Wayzata students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 57th annual competition:

<ul> <li>Aneesha Ahluwalia</li> <li>Ishmam Ahmed</li> <li>Alex Bahls</li> <li>Philip Cerles</li> <li>Evan Chen</li> <li>Mitchel Croal</li> <li>Connie Dong</li> <li>Cosette Haugen</li> <li>Oliver He</li> <li>Duligur Ibeling</li> <li>Timothy Isdahl</li> <li>Naveen Jain</li> <li>Xun Liu</li> <li>Peter Lorbiecki</li> <li>Samantha Meyer</li> <li>Rachel Mohr</li> <li>Ivan Poteryakhin</li> <li>Caroline Qian</li> <li>Derek Schindelman</li> <li>Sah Singh</li> <li>Rishi Sinha</li> <li>Alexander Spencer</li> <li>Lesley Sun</li> <li>Frederick Sutton</li> <li>Amy Wu</li> <li>Jeff Zhang</li> </ul> Less than 1 percent of high school seniors are named as semifinalists. About 90 percent of semifinalists will go on to become finalists. To advance, semifinalists must perform well in high school, receive an endorsement from their principals and earn high SAT scores.

The semifinalists must also submit a detailed scholarship application with an essay and details about their participation and leadership in school activities. More than half of semifinalists will be named as Merit Scholars and receive one of the 8,300 scholarships worth $34 million total that will be offered in the spring.

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Local kids are among the nation's 16,000 semifinalists in the 57th annual competition.