Micah Friez

Meet Tom and Sandy Richard, the Legacy Society’s greatest recruiters

By Micah Friez / February 13, 2026

Ever since Tom and Sandy Richard joined Bemidji State University’s Legacy Society in 2008, they have been dedicated to inviting friends and colleagues to do the same. They’ve seen great success in doing so, having directly recruited at least a dozen other couples to join the society.

John and Joy Hoffman believe in the North. That’s why they’re giving with confidence.

By Micah Friez / February 9, 2026

John and Joy Hoffman believe in the North, and they believe in Bemidji State University. That’s why they’re giving with confidence.

Mike and Tracy Roberge are For the North… and for the right reasons

By Micah Friez / February 3, 2026

Mike Roberge’s Bemidji State University degree prepared him for a successful career, and he knows that he’s a byproduct of generosity from those who came before him.

Inspired by Indigenous ancestors, Josie Aitken’s family support carries her toward Bemidji State degree

By Micah Friez / January 30, 2026

Every student comes to college with a unique testimony. For Aitken, the story that carries her is that of her family. She grew up surrounded by people who supported her dreams and invested in her future.

For the North and beyond: Here’s our chock-full 2025 Year in Review

By Micah Friez / December 31, 2025

From inspiring alumni to incredible events, plus the public launch of our For the North campaign, Beavers made 2025 a banner year for Bemidji State University.

With an inside look at Beaver Athletics, Bret Inman brings podcast listeners beyond regulation

By Micah Friez / December 29, 2025

Bemidji State sophomore Bret Inman recently started a podcast called “Beavers Beyond Regulation,” which is meant to showcase BSU student-athletes and coaches outside the arena of competition.

A decade after Shark Tank, Erik Hopperstad’s Black Friday boom traces back to Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / December 16, 2025

A delegation of Bemidji State representatives visited the PRx Performance headquarters on Dec. 2 to meet with company leaders, tour the 195,000-square-foot facility, and witness all that had evolved from the brainchild of a Bemidji State grad.

December in BSU history: Coach Peters debuts, the Madrigals finale, and a seven-figure first

By Micah Friez / December 1, 2025

Travel back in time with us as we remember some of the momentous moments of Bemidji State history from the month of December.

The People of the North: Through Bemidji State, the North Woods transforms lives

By Micah Friez / November 13, 2025

Bemidji State’s For the North fundraising campaign is built for students: those who enroll to study, to grow, and to succeed. And the heartbeat of the campaign is the donors: those who advocate and invest in that kind of bright future. Collectively, they are the People of the North.

Bemidji State, NTC christen new GigaZone Esports Lounge in ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Micah Friez / November 5, 2025

University leaders, Paul Bunyan Communications representatives and members of the community ascended to the top floor of Bridgeman Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to officially unveil the new GigaZone Esports Lounge.