Micah Friez

Thompsons ride the fan bus in faithful and faith-filled support of Beaver Athletics

By Micah Friez / December 7, 2024

Former BSU student-athletes Derek and Alyssa Thompson got caught up in the excitement of Beaver Football’s historic playoff run, so they hopped on a fan bus to Mankato to watch BSU in the Division II national quarterfinals.

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Committed to connection, Dave Dahlen is the Bemidji State gift with a bow on top

By Micah Friez / November 27, 2024

The 1989 graduate has been eagerly invested in Bemidji State happenings since re-engaging with the university, and he’s found great fulfillment in doing so.

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Happy birthday, Northern Student!

By Micah Friez / November 20, 2024

Bemidji State University’s longstanding student publication ran its first issue on this date in 1929, marking today as its 95th birthday.

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Vote Eager. Vote Beaver: Bucky the Beaver announces presidential campaign

By Micah Friez / November 1, 2024

Seasoned mascot and first-time politician Bucky the Beaver has entered the presidential election after gaining an endorsement from the up-and-coming Beaver Party.

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Cody Hendrickson, a loyal Wildcat and Tiger, got his start as a Beaver

By Micah Friez / October 28, 2024

Cody Hendrickson prides himself on assuming any role that’s needed of him. That attitude once landed him the Bucky the Beaver costume, and it has also now positioned him at the University of Arizona as the Wildcats’ new assistant athletic director of innovation and strategy.

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Blind professor Dr. Eugene Bradfield was a sight to behold at Bemidji State College

By Micah Friez / October 25, 2024

Dr. Eugene Bradfield, the newest member of the psychology faculty at Bemidji State College in 1966, has a constant companion on campus: Suzie, his seeing-eye dog.

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Ann Aitken Humphrey is weaving Ojibwe understanding into Bemidji State through ‘Nisidotaading’

By Micah Friez / October 14, 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a part, not the extent, of celebrating American Indians on our campus and in our region. Through the pioneering work of “Nisidotaading,” Ann Aitken Humphrey and Bemidji State University are making sure everyone understands why.

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Beaver Hockey is back! Celebrate by watching full-length national championship videos here

By Micah Friez / October 5, 2024

Hockey season is here! What better way to celebrate the start of the men’s hockey season than to look back and witness some of the greatest moments in Beaver Hockey history?

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The colorful career of Wes Westrum, Bemidji State’s only World Series winner

By Micah Friez / October 2, 2024

Wes Westrum often found himself in the right place at the right time and used that knack to author a storybook career. And 70 years ago today, he became Bemidji State’s first World Series champion.

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Leader of the Pack: Sianneh Mulbah’s rise with Timberwolves and Lynx traces back to Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / August 31, 2024

Sianneh Mulbah is the chief people and inclusion officer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. And a big part of her story starts at Bemidji State.

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