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Loren Nelson inducted into Minnetonka Schools Faculty Hall of Fame

Loren and Barb Nelson joined St. Luke fifty-three years ago, in 1973. A month ago, Loren was inducted into the Minnetonka Schools Faculty Hall of Fame.

A photo of a man with white hair and glasses, in a blue and gray sweater, holding a glass award inscribed with "Loren Nelson, Faculty Hall of Fame"

Loren Nelson

Loren taught math and served as a devoted student mentor in Minnetonka Schools from 1964 to 1998. The Faculty Hall of Fame honors Minnetonka teachers or administrators who inspire students to excel with confidence and hope.

After retiring, Loren helped establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library throughout the state of New Mexico. Upon returning to Minnesota, he started an affiliate library in Carver County. He and Barb also began visiting St. Luke again after their return.