On January 22, a total of 22 members of the New York Mills Business Professionals of America traveled to Detroit Lakes to compete against 17 schools in various business competitions. 

Eleven talented members are now advancing to the State Leadership Competition in Minneapolis, held March 6–8 at the Hyatt Regency in the Twin Cities.

Students advancing to state

• Intermediate Word Processing: Audrey Weller (1st)

• Advanced Spreadsheets: Audrey Weller (3rd)

• Word Processing: Lucas Johnston (1st)

• Payroll Accounting: Brienna Honer (2nd)

• Fundamental Accounting: Brienna Honer (5th)

• Device Configuration & Troubleshooting: Jaeger Schmitt (3rd)

•  Python: Gemma Greenwaldt (4th)

• Visual Design Team: Reegan Baymler & Lilly Anderson (4th)

• Interview Skills: Owen Johnson (5th)

• Personal Financial Management: Lilja Pakkala (5th)

•  Medical Coding: Bella Huwe (5th)

Additional Top Placements in Spreadsheets

• Jaeger Schmitt (2nd)

• Anika Mursu (3rd)

•  Lucas Johnston (4th)

•  Aubree Salo (6th)