DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Duluth Denfeld student is making history on the stage.

On Wednesday, Hennepin Arts announced the 2024-25 Spotlight Education Jimmy Award nominees.

Duluth Denfeld High Schooler Reagan Kern was named Minnesota’s Best Actress and will represent the state as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards/Jimmy Awards best actress nominee for Minnesota.

Kern is graduating at the end of the school year and is a Triple Threat Award winner in 2024 for her performance as Elle Woods in the school’s production of Legally Blonde .

This marks the first time a Duluthian has been named Minnesota’s Best Actress and Minnesota’s Jimmy Awards Best Actress Nominee.

The event focuses on celebrating student achievements, recognizing artistry in performances, and ele

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