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From the archives: ‘Pull a wheelie, Steve’

By Northern Student archives / July 5, 2023

From the 1967 Northern Student archives: BSC frosh Steve Adams finds his unicycle a good way to make friends and solve the parking problem.

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Bemidji community celebrates professor emerita Dr. Annie Henry with birthday reception

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 28, 2023

Members of the BSU and Bemidji communities packed the David Park House to celebrate the 81st birthday of professor emerita Dr. Annie Henry. The reception was filled with singing, joyful speeches and deep appreciation for Henry’s dedication to Bemidji State and its students.

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Gordon Skaar – grandson of Gordy Skaar – cherishes family legacy, athletic support as tournament raises $44,000

By Micah Friez / June 21, 2023

The Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament had its 46th annual iteration on Friday, June 16, when over 100 golfers teed off in support of the Beavers at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. Together, they raised $44,000 for athletic scholarships.

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Longtime Zamboni driver Vance Balstad embraces busy retirement

By Micah Friez / June 19, 2023

Vance Balstad famously found his niche in hockey by serving as the university’s beloved ice maker for 45 years. He retired after the 2019 season and has since enjoyed other lifelong passions in retirement, but not before authoring a colorful career that could fill a Zamboni-sized book.

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Zach Whitecloud ’18 becomes 2nd Beaver to lift NHL’s Stanley Cup

By Bemidji State Athletics / June 14, 2023

Zach Whitecloud joins Joel Otto (1980-84) as the only former Beavers to raise the Stanley Cup. Otto helped the Calgary Flames reach hockey’s summit in 1989.

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Zach Whitecloud becomes 2nd Beaver to lift NHL’s Stanley Cup

By Bemidji State Athletics / June 13, 2023

Zach Whitecloud joins Joel Otto (1980-84) as the only former Beavers to raise the Stanley Cup. Otto helped the Calgary Flames reach hockey’s summit in 1989.

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A historic moment: Chrissy Downwind furthers family legacy of service to students

By Eric Sorenson / June 12, 2023

She wouldn’t realize it until much later, but Chrissy Downwind’s motivation to help Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College students overcome barriers and reach their education goals can likely be attributed to her trailblazing father.

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Rhonda Matson ’00 named Riverside Christian School principal

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 9, 2023

Rhonda Matson has been named the new elementary and middle school principal of Riverside Christian School in East Grand Forks.

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Bemidji State internship set up Coley Rezabek ’22 for ‘dream job’ with Minnesota United

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 2, 2023

Coley Rezabek is in her second season kicking it as a videographer for Minnesota United, where she produces digital content for the club. Her expertise comes from similar experiences at Bemidji State.

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Bemidji State internship set up Coley Rezabek for ‘dream job’ with Minnesota United

By Micah Friez / June 1, 2023

Coley Rezabek is in her second season kicking it as a videographer for Minnesota United, where she produces digital content for the club. Her expertise comes from similar experiences at Bemidji State.

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