Submitted Photo Brooklyn Benno will begin her graduate studies in speech-language pathology at Minot State. Photo from Minot State University Communications.

Brooklyn Benno didn’t always know she would pursue a career in speech-language pathology.

But during her freshman year of college, her father suffered an ischemic stroke on the left side of his brain. Watching his recovery unfold through speech therapy became a turning point.

“Witnessing his journey through speech therapy introduced me to the field and inspired me to pursue a career that would allow me to help people the same way my father received the help he needed throughout his recovery,” Benno said.

That moment launched a meaningful academic and professional path. After graduating from Bismarck State College in 2023, Benno tr

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