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The July 15, 1913, edition of the Bemidji Daily Pioneer proclaimed that Bemidji had been selected as the winner of Minnesota's newest normal school.

From the archives: “EXTRA!! Bemidji Wins the Sixth Normal School by Unanimous Vote”

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Ruth Howe, a founder of Bemidji State women’s athletics, dies at 93

President Hoffman holiday greeting 2023

Happy holidays from the BSU Alumni & Foundation!

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Inspired by grandparents, Bella Vannavong pursues medical vocation behind door-opening scholarship

Peyton Barber, a 2023 Bemidji State University graduate, now works at The Travel Chalet in Bemidji after Career Services helped her enter into the professional world. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Career Services helps Peyton Barber map job path to The Travel Chalet

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It’s Giving Tuesday! Here’s how to make a year-end charitable gift to Bemidji State

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Beavers launch 3-Year/$150K Challenge to support Bemidji State Athletics

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The heist in Deputy Hall: Investigating the ‘smoothly executed’ safecracking caper of 1955

The Beavers lift the NSIC Tournament championship trophy after defeating U-Mary 2-0 on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in St. Cloud. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek Photography)

Beavers capture second consecutive NSIC Tournament championship

Rich Siegert, a 1967 BSU graduate, has helped make a new, state-of-the-art scoreboard possible for the BSU softball team. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Rich Siegert helps light up Bemidji State softball field with new scoreboard

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New Bemidji State program invites alumni back for free campus tours

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From the archives: “Harry” haunts theatre students in Bangsberg

Bemidji State's 2023 individual inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame, from left, Drey Bradley, Michele (Dinius) Kirby, Tony Kukich, Mark Liska, Kari Torgerson and Dr. Gary Erickson, are recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek)

Beavers welcome record-setters, program-changers and national champions to Athletic Hall of Fame

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A special message from President Hoffman: Refer a Beaver today!

Margaret Laurich waves to the crowd while walking to midfield for the pregame coin toss with Ty Cobb (76) and the Bemidji State football captains before the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. Laurich, a 1963 Bemidji State College graduate, returned to Bemidji for the first time in 60 years for Homecoming weekend. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

60 years after graduation, alumna Margaret Laurich makes first Homecoming return

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Kate Pearson, Bemidji’s longest-tenured teacher, has built a career shaping multiple generations

By Micah Friez / September 8, 2026

Howe-Welle a chance to reminisce, reconnect for former basketball coach Joan (Campbell) Anderson

By Madelyn Haasken / September 4, 2026

How Jeff Wallin’s career took flight in ways he didn’t expect

By Allison Conner / September 3, 2026

100 Years of Grit: Beaver Football celebrates its 100th anniversary

By Micah Friez / August 27, 2026

New turf elevates the experience at new-look Chet Anderson Stadium

By Madelyn Haasken / August 26, 2026

Homecoming t-shirts now on sale ahead of Sept. 20-27 festivities

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / August 25, 2026
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