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A Bemidji State education helped Olson discover that his two greatest passions — science and saxophone — were never meant to compete. They were destined to work in harmony.
Years after asking why Native stories seemed missing from his own education, 2026 Bemidji State University graduate Mitchell Johnson now finds himself at the front of a classroom teaching Ojibwe language and Anishinaabe Studies at Red Lake Nation College.
We’re still hard at work tallying up every penny raised during this campaign, so stay tuned for more numbers soon. But I can tell you this right now: For the North has raised over $36.8 million, making it a university record and one of the largest higher education fundraisers in the history of northern Minnesota.
Bemidji State University Athletics officially begins renovations to the playing surface at Chet Anderson Stadium on Wednesday, marking a significant investment in the future of Beaver Athletics and the game-day experience for student-athletes and fans.
Bemidji State will honor its newest class of distinguished alumni, plus other donors and friends, and celebrate the latest happenings at BSU as part of its annual Homecoming festivities.
All four recipients, plus other honorees, will be recognized at the 2026 Honors Gala, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Sanford Center. Registration for the gala will open on Monday, June 29.
Behind every long drive, perfect putt, and overdue reunion at the Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament is a loud-and-clear commitment of support for Bemidji State Athletics.
Trent and Beth Baalke are the leading donors to a new renovation of the BSU Gymnasium as part of the Forth the North campaign. The finished product will feature new bleachers, a viewing room, accessibility upgrades, and the newly minted Buckingham-Baalke Court.
A renovation project for the BSU Gymnasium will provide upgraded experiences and a new era for Beaver Basketball, Beaver Volleyball, and the greater Bemidji community.
We’re dancing back a half-century to the vibes of the 1970s, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the action. So feel the groove, bust a move, and join us this fall!