Eighteen North Suburban High School Graduates Named 2009 Medtronic Scholars

Medtronic Foundation to Award Students Four-Year Scholarships
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
The Medtronic Foundation today announced that 18 students have been selected as
2009 Medtronic Scholars. Each will receive a four-year scholarship for $16,000,
as well as support services to assist them in their collegiate studies.
Comprised of students from nine Twin Cities` north suburban high schools, the
class of 2009 Medtronic Scholars will be honored at a June 18, 2009 celebration
at Medtronic World Headquarters in Fridley.

Medtronic Scholars were chosen for their academic records, demonstrated
leadership, community service and participation in extra-curricular activities.
Recipients include:

Student High School College Attending
-- Danny Vang Blaine University of Minnesota, Duluth
-- Jonathan Zarling Blaine Luther College
-- William Martin Brooklyn Center University of Minnesota
-- Lao Pha Brooklyn Center University of Minnesota
-- Tenneh Massaquoi Columbia Heights Drake University
-- Nhou Xiong Columbia Heights University of Minnesota
-- Morgan Bobo Coon Rapids University of Minnesota
-- Anthony Raeker Coon Rapids University of Minnesota
-- Benjamin Jesser Fridley University of Wisc., Eau Claire
-- Kate Parrott Fridley University of Minnesota
-- Maria Nelson Irondale University of Minnesota
-- Alaa Sakallah Irondale University of Minnesota
-- Laura Grittner Mounds View Luther College
-- Louisa Savereide Mounds View University of Minnesota
-- Jordan Graen Park Center Coe College
-- Alexander Pierce Park Center Northwestern, St. Paul
-- Brigitte Brown Spring Lake Park University of Wisconsin
-- Phillip Splettstoezer Spring Lake Park University of Wisconsin

"The Medtronic Scholars represent talented students from the northern suburbs
who are committed to continuing their education," said David Etzwiler, executive
director of the Medtronic Foundation. "We recognize these students for their
achievements, and we look forward to seeing their success in future endeavors in
education and in our communities."

This is the second year of the Medtronic Scholars program, with the Medtronic
Foundation continuing to add 18 scholars each year, offering a total of $810,000
in scholarships to area students through the year 2011. Since 1999, The
Medtronic Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in educational grants to
north suburban school districts, primarily directed to K-12 science programs.

The Medtronic Scholars program was created in partnership with Wallin Education
Partners, which will administer the scholarships to winning students along with
support services. Since 1991, the program has awarded approximately 2,000
scholarships and $20 million dollars in funds to deserving students from
Minneapolis, Anoka-Hennepin and St. Paul district high schools.

About Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis,
Minn., is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring
health, and extending life for millions of people around the world. The
Medtronic Foundation is committed to improving the health of people and
communities. Its grant making is focused in three areas: health, education and
community.

Medtronic Foundation
Rich Fischer, 763-505-2975

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