Recent graduate Marin Harvey of Prior Lake will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point after being nominated by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Twenty-one Minnesota students nominated by Klobuchar accepted their appointment to either the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, or West Point, and were selected after a highly competitive application process.

“Each year it is my honor to nominate some of Minnesota’s most talented and skilled young people, like Marin, to attend our service academies,” Klobuchar said. “I’m confident that Marin will make our state proud as she continues the long tradition of Minnesotans answering the call to serve our nation.”

To be considered for a nomination, candidates must have a strong academic background, participation in school and community activities, a high standard of physical fitness, and a desire to be challenged to the fullest.