"Minnesota will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am grateful for all the support I have received while here. I hope I've given back just a little of what our communities have given me, " said Parker.
POWER 96 Radio (95.9 FM) Faribault will broadcast from the Wednesday event between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with personality Pete Hanson at the microphone.
South Central College has a special program funded by the U.S. Department of Education called TRIO, which provides specialized support services to approximately 140 underrepresented students annually, two-thirds of whom are first generation.