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June 2, 2021

SkillsUSA MN Contest Winners – Transportation 2021

The 2021 State Championships were held in either remote, hybrid or a submission-style capacity in cities and schools across Minnesota from April 12-25th.

During the state SkillsUSA competition, the CTE students worked against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in automotive service technology, collision repair technology, and diesel equipment technology. All contests were developed, facilitated and judged by SkillsUSA with the help of industry, trade associations and labor organizations, testing competencies set by industry. Top student winners received gold, silver and bronze medallions. Many also received prizes such as tools of their trade and scholarships to further their careers and education. The annual championships event is for middle school, high school and college-level students who are members of SkillsUSA.

Automotive Service Technician High School Competition

1st Place
Eric Point, Ridgewater College – Willmar

2nd Place
Jacob Kragero, Moorhead Senior High

3rd Place
Carter Norman, Moorhead Senior High

Automotive Service Technician Post-Secondary Competition


1st Place
Bryan Dettman, Dakota County Technical College

2nd Place
Xavier Russell, Dakota County Technical College

3rd Place
Madyan Khidir, M-State, Moorhead

Collision Repair Technology Post-Secondary Competition

1st Place
Noah Scherping, St. Cloud Technical & Community College

2nd Place
Samuel Roble, Minnesota State College-Southeast, Winona

3rd Place
Shelby Coombs, Saint Cloud Technical & Community College

Diesel Equipment Technology High School Competition

1st Place
Tyler Brambrink, St. Cloud Technical & Community College

2nd Place
Tyler Ulwelling, Hennepin Technical College

3rd Place
Damion Dvorak, Dakota County Technical College

Diesel Equipment Technology Post-Secondary Competition

1st Place
Benny  Minten, Central Lakes College-Staples

2nd Place
Luke Hollister, Alexandria Technical & Community College

3rd Place
Jordan Schmitz, St. Cloud Technical & Community College

Full results for all SkillsUSA Minnesota Clusters can be found here.