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Over $180,000 raised for BSU students during Day of Giving

By Eric Sorenson / March 2, 2021

Over $180,000 was raised by 861 donors during Bemidji State University’s Day of Giving on February 23, 2021. The online campaign called on donors to support a number of departments,…

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President Hensrud goes live with alumni, friends

By Eric Sorenson / February 16, 2021

On February 12, BSU President Faith Hensrud gave a live update to over 50 Bemidji State alumni, supporters and friends via ZOOM as part of the university’s BSU Live with…

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Feb. 4 alumni panel explores careers in environmental science and sustainability

By Eric Sorenson / February 9, 2021

Over 75 BSU students, alumni and faculty & staff watched a virtual panel featuring four BSU alumni who work in sustainability careers on February 4. Co-hosted by the BSU Alumni…

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Gunner Olszewski named to AP NFL All-Pro First Team as punt returner

By Eric Sorenson / January 8, 2021

Even away from the Bemidji State University football team for two years, former All-American Gunner Olszewski is setting program firsts as a member of the New England Patriots. Olszewski became the…

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BSU Grad’s Painting Featured in Meryl Streep Drama

By Eric Sorenson / December 21, 2020

Bemidji State University art grad Thomas Paquette ’85 has one of his works prominently featured in “Let Them All Talk,” a new film starring Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen,…

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Happy Holidays with President Hensrud Recording

By Eric Sorenson / December 16, 2020

BSU President Faith Hensrud shared a campus update, a special BSU choir performance, one of her favorite holiday recipes and more to nearly 100 alumni, donors and community members during…

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When Bemidji State almost played the Globetrotters

By Bemidji Pioneer / December 11, 2020

An 85-year-old telegram, names like “Jack Frost” and “Soup Graves,” and a basketball team from Harlem combine for one crazy tale.

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Walking with Ghosts & Swimming with Mermaids: Dennis Staples’ First Novel Gets Positive Reviews

By Eric Sorenson / December 8, 2020

Novelist Dennis E. Staples’ first book contract came with waves of anxiety. “I didn’t know how the community might react,” he explained, in reference to his depictions of rural, Native…

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Andrew Benson ’15

By Eric Sorenson / December 8, 2020

Andrew Bensen is a realtor for Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetoka where he represents buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities’ western suburbs. Bensen played golf for the Beavers…

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Bemidji’s Spare Bear: Al Wolden made BSU history as replacement player for Chicago Bears during ‘87 strike

By Bemidji Pioneer / November 25, 2020

Al Wolden became the first Bemidji State product to appear in an NFL game during the 1987 NFL players’ strike when he was signed as a replacement player by the Chicago Bears.

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