BSU Magazine

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.

The all-new Bemidji State University Magazine is here. Check out this special edition today!

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 26, 2026

Read the latest stories from the Bemidji State University Magazine to learn about the changemakers and trailblazers on campus and beyond.

How one scholarship launched a lifelong learner to the digital stratosphere

By Micah Friez / September 30, 2025

Not only does Kailee Stenseng enjoy the challenge of new technological developments, she channels it into a calling that drives her forward.

Advocate Arnold Dahl-Wooley brings resources Up North

By Bemidji State University / September 18, 2025

Bemidji State alumnus Arnold Dahl-Wooley was recently named BIPOC Leader of the Year by Twin Cities Pride. His mission has been focused on providing resources that he himself didn’t always have access to.

Bemidji State grad Jake Richmann isn’t just fishing for innovation. He’s reeling it in.

By Micah Friez / September 16, 2025

Jake Richmann bought into the idea that he could improve fishing in northern Minnesota and around the world. With the BigFin Fishing app, he’s making it happen.

A novel discovery: Student researcher Bill Ketola discovers new bacteria-targeting virus

By Bemidji State University / September 12, 2025

Bemidji State senior Bill Ketola has discovered a bacteria-targeting virus that may someday help treat tuberculosis. And the breakthrough might not have ever happened if Ketola didn’t come to Bemidji.

He’s got Bemidji State roots, but State Farm mogul Al Clark is bigger in Texas

By Stella Dolan / May 14, 2025

Al Clark graduated from Bemidji State in 1964 with a degree in business education. But what his dreams couldn’t envision were the six decades of successes and satisfactions that he later found in the Lone Star State.