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Dr. Joy Hoffman, lower right, takes a group picture with Mark O'Neill, top left, Cheryl O'Neill, bottom left, and Bemidji State President John L. Hoffman during BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Gallery: Root, root, root for the Twins during BSU Night at Target Field

A colony of Beavers moves things into Oak Hall during move-in day on campus on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Gallery: New beginnings at Bemidji State as move-in day arrives

Tom Henderson, the great-nephew of former Bemidji star Jack McCormick, is moved to tears after receiving McCormick's old Bemidji State Athletics Hall of Fame plaque on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Descendants of Bemidji hero Jack McCormick reclaim lost history on campus

Bemidji State University President Emeritus Jim Bensen smiles while greeting guests during his send-off reception on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Bemidji community bids farewell to Bensens in spirited send-off

Jesse Wilkins tees off on hole No. 3 during the 26th annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Beavers raise record amount at 26th annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament

Dr. Thomas Chong '92

Registration now open for 2023 Honors Gala

Campers share a laugh while playing the cello during MusiCamp on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Memorial Hall. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Bemidji State, alums keeping MusiCamp legacy alive through 75 melodious years

Bucky with Lake Bemidji 2024

BSU Alumni & Foundation reveals distinguished alumni for 2023-24

Former Bemidji State University President Jim Bensen, center, leads a crowd in singing the BSU fight song during a November 2019 Beaver Pride luncheon.

Public invited to attend send-off reception for former President Jim Bensen

Angela Schmidt

Angela Schmidt promoted to Alumni & Foundation’s director of alumni relations

News anchor Dennis Weimann, left, and weathercaster Stacy Christenson have worked at Lakeland News since its 1998 inception. The two Bemidji State University grads have made a career out of serving the community they've long called home. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Bemidji State grads Dennis Weimann, Stacy Christenson guide Lakeland News to 25th anniversary on the air

1967.1019 NS Steve Adams unicycle

From the archives: ‘Pull a wheelie, Steve’

Dr. Annie Henry, a Bemidji State professor emerita of professional education, is surrounded by friends during her 81st birthday party on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

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

Gordon Skaar, a member of Bemidji State's NSIC championship men's golf team, is the grandson of longtime BSU Athletics supporter Gordy Skaar. Gordon and his older brother Ben have both played golf for the Beavers. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

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

Vance Balstad in 2003.

Longtime Zamboni driver Vance Balstad embraces busy retirement

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