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A commemorative bust of the late Bemidji State men's hockey coach R.H. "Bob" Peters is on display at the Sanford Center on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Bemidji. Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer

R.H. 'Bob' Peters bust unveiling

Sept. 12, 2024

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A commemorative bust of the late Bemidji State men's hockey coach R.H. Members of the Bemidji State men's hockey team and other attendees clap for a speaker during an unveiling ceremony for a bust of R.H. Lou Peters, wife of the late Bemidji State men's hockey coach R.H. Attendees clap for a speaker during an unveiling ceremony for a bust of the late Bemidji State men's hockey coach R.H. Attendees of an unveiling ceremony for a bust of R.H. Family members of R.H. Brian Schultz speaks during an unveiling ceremony for a bust of late Bemidji State men's hockey coach R.H. Bemidji State men's hockey head coach Tom Serratore speaks during an unveiling ceremony for a bust of R.H. Steve Peters, son of the late Bemidji State men's hockey coach R.H.
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Beaver Happy Hour

Sept. 11, 2024

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AIRC Day of Welcome

Aug. 28, 2024

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Donuts with Bucky

Aug. 28, 2024

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Meet the Beavers

Aug. 26, 2024

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BSU03381 BSU03511 BSU03378 BSU03399 Members of the football team at the Meet the Beavers event on Sept. 26, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03414 BSU03481 BSU03429 Bucky at the Meet the Beavers event on Sept. 26, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03387 BSU03428 Members of the men's golf team at the Meet the Beavers event on Sept. 26, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the volleyball team at the Meet the Beavers event on Sept. 26, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the softball team at the Meet the Beavers event on Sept. 26, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03526
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Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament

Aug. 23, 2024

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BSU03140 BSU03067 Pat Welle speaking on behalf of the Welle family at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) President Hoffman giving his opening speech to kick off the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Fundraiser. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Director of Athletics, Britt Lauritsen giving her opening speech to kick off the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Fundraiser. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU women's golf alum, Mollie Albrecht, hitting the honorary drive to begin the day at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU softball players Jackie Larsen and Avery Amidon at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03114 BSU03116 BSU03120 BSU03128 BSU03220 BSU03212 BSU03205 BSU03202 Members of the women's tennis and golf teams at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03174 BSU03161 BSU03149 BSU03146 BSU03145 BSU03231 BSU03138 BSU03235 Members of the women's tennis team at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Donna Palivec, former head coach of BSU volleyball and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee and Muriel Gilman, former women’s athletic trainer, retired professor, only head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country ski teams, and 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Fundraiser. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03279 BSU03283 BSU women's hockey players Kendra Fortin and Alyssa Watkins at the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU03318 BSU03315 Allyssa Joseph and Krisi Fenner pose after their team won the 2024 Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State)
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Thomas Music Fundraising Event

Aug. 22, 2024

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Members of the Women's Basketball team bracing the rain during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State)

Beaver Move-in Day

Aug. 22, 2024

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Members of the Women's Basketball team bracing the rain during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the Women's Softball team pose for a photo during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Randy 98' and Darcy Qual 99' pose for a photo while moving their daughter into Tamarack Hall during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Volunteers greet new residents of Tamarack Hall during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the Women's Basketball team and Coach Chelsea Stolenberg converse with their new teammate's family during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the Men's Basketball team during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the Women's Softball team pose for a photo during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Members of the Women's Basketball team help a new incoming freshman haul items into Tamarack Hall during the official move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 22. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State)
Faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in the Beaux Arts Ballroom for the welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State)

Welcome Back Breakfast

Aug. 20, 2024

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Faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in the Beaux Arts Ballroom for the welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Dr. Kelly LaVenture conversing with other faculty members during President Hoffman's welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in the Beaux Arts Ballroom for a welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) President John Hoffman informing faculty of the current state of the university at the welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) Gwenia Fiskevold Gould invites Travis Ricks on stage during the welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State) BSU02972 BSU02965 Alyssa Joseph, Gwenia Fiskevold Gould, Travis Ricks, and President John Hoffman at the welcome back breakfast event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State)
The Bemidji Alumni Choir sings the national anthem during Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State)

BSU Night at Target Field

Aug. 9, 2024

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The Bemidji Alumni Choir sings the national anthem during Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) The Bemidji Alumni Choir sings the national anthem while on the big screen during Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) A total of 51 alumni and friends attended Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) A total of 51 alumni and friends attended Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) A total of 51 alumni and friends attended Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) A total of 51 alumni and friends attended Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) A total of 51 alumni and friends attended Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State) A total of 51 alumni and friends attended Bemidji State University's annual BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Angela Schmidt / Bemidji State)
A drum song helps kick off the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Anishinaabe Art Festival

July 26, 2024

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A drum song helps kick off the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Event-goers browse through books written by Bemidji State alumnus Thomas Peacock during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State alumna Tallie Large laughs while manning her booth during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Tallie Large's artwork on display during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the doors on the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Kent Estey, a 1989 Bemidji State graduate, smiles while surrounded by his paintings of bright, bold landscapes during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) An event-goer browses through Kent Estey's bright, bold landscape paintings during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State University hosted the 2024 Anishinaabe Art Festival at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji Pioneer) An artist shares a laugh at his booth during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) An artist talks with an event-goer at her booth during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Moccasins on display at the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) An event-goer inspects artwork for sale during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Handmade works on display during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Indigenous regalia on display during the Anishinaabe Art Festival on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Hobson Memorial Union. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
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Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament

July 12, 2024

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Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament

June 21, 2024

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Joel Hoover scores and signals a "safe" call at home plate during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game

June 11, 2024

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Joel Hoover scores and signals a Green Sox coach Kristen McRae lifts up the trophy after her team won Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) The Green Sox beat the Whitecaps 8-7 during the inaugural Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jeff Peltier throws the ball during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) President John L. Hoffman throws a pitch during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jordan Peterson hits the ball during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Joy Hoffman celebrates a highlight catch from Aleah Shogren during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Beth Bolte smiles during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 2024.0611.SOFTBALL Trophy Orlando Alamano hits the ball during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Coaches Kristen McRae, left, and Julie Maus before Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) President John L. Hoffman, left, high-fives Krisi Fenner after Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Dr. Joy Hoffman, right, poses with the winning trophy alongside President John L. Hoffman after Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Umpire Denise Black throws a ball to the pitcher during Bucky's Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the BSU softball field. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography)

BSU Commencement

May 3, 2024

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Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Distinguished Minnesotan Mike Roberge delivers a Commencement address on May 3, 2024, at the Sanford Center. Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) Bemidji State University's 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography)
Mike Roberge, third from left, is presented with the 2024 Distinguished Minnesotan award from Bemidji State President John L. Hoffman, left, and Minnesota State Board of Trustees chair Roger Moe, second from left, during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Distinguished Minnesotan reception

May 2, 2024

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Mike Roberge, third from left, is presented with the 2024 Distinguished Minnesotan award from Bemidji State President John L. Hoffman, left, and Minnesota State Board of Trustees chair Roger Moe, second from left, during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Mike Roberge delivers a speech during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Salena Beasley smiles in the middle of her speech during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Corrina Kingbird-Lussier laughs in the middle of her speech during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State University President John L. Hoffman delivers a speech during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Mike Roberge, right, shakes hands with a guest during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Scholarship recipients Salena Beasley, second from left, and Corrina Kingbird-Lussier, third from left, pose with Tracy and Mike Roberge during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Dr. Joy Hoffman applauds during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Guests at the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 2024.0502.ROBERGE 1 Mike and Tracy Roberge. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Mike Roberge delivers a speech during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Tracy Roberge looks on as her husband, Mike, delivers a speech during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Keith Johanneson takes a picture with Bucky the Beaver during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 2024.0502.ROBERGE 4 Doug Fredrickson, president of the Alumni & Foundation's board of directors, chats with BSU President John L. Hoffman during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Keith Johanneson, right, chats with guests during the Distinguished Minnesotan reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Bemidji. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
Over 100 students attended the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

2024 Senior Send-Off

April 24, 2024

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Over 100 students attended the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Over 100 students attended the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Soon-to-be graduates and Bucky pose in front of the David Park House at the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Students won a wide variety of swag and goodies during the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Over 100 students attended the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Over 100 students attended the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Lisa Kittleson, a 2016 Bemidji State graduate and a current member of the Alumni & Foundation board of directors, addresses soon-to-be graduates during the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Over 100 students attended the Senior Send-Off on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
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Community Pint Night

Feb. 21, 2024

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Build the Dam

Feb. 20, 2024

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Battle of the Mascots (Round 3)

Feb. 3, 2024

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2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 high-fives 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Babe steals 2 Babe the Blue Ox runs off the ice after stealing the Battle of the Mascots trophy on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 player tunnel 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 dancing with band 1 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Bucky wins 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Bucky on ice 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Bucky dancing with band 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Bucky and President Hoffman 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Bucky and band 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 Bucky and band with Jack 2024.0203.BOTM Round 3 big screen
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Battle of the Mascots (Round 2)

Jan. 19, 2024

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Battle of the Mascots (Round 1)

Jan. 16, 2024

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Donna Palivec, right, escorts 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Michele (Dinius) Kirby to the stage during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony

Oct. 14, 2023

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Donna Palivec, right, escorts 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Michele (Dinius) Kirby to the stage during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 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) 2023.1014.AHOF Tony Kukich, Britt Lauritsen and John Hoffman 2023.1014.AHOF Michele (Dinius) Kirby, Britt Lauritsen and John Hoffman 2023.1014.AHOF Mark Liska, Britt Lauritsen and John Hoffman 2023.1014.AHOF Kari Torgerson, Britt Lauritsen and John Hoffman 2023.1014.AHOF Drey Bradley, Britt Lauritsen and John Hoffman 2023.1014.AHOF Dr. Gary Erickson, Britt Lauritsen and John Hoffman Members of Bemidji State's 1985-86 men's hockey team, a 2023 inductee to the Athletic Hall of Fame, 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) Dr. Gary Erickson, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee as a John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner, is recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Kari Torgerson, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, is recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Mark Liska, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, is recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Tony Kukich, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, is recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Michele (Dinius) Kirby, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, is recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Drey Bradley, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, is recognized during the intermission of a Bemidji State men's hockey game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Steve Lundeen, center, drops the ceremonial first puck before the Bemidji State men's hockey team opened the season on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Michele (Dinius) Kirby, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, delivers her speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Mark Liska, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, delivers his speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Drey Bradley, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, delivers his speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Mark Liska listens to a fellow inductee's speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Kari Torgerson, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, delivers her speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Dr. Gary Erickson, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee as a John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner, delivers his speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) John L. Hoffman, the president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, addresses the crowd during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Attendees watch a video during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State University inducted six individuals and one team to the Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2023 ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Director of athletics Britt Lauritsen speaks to the crowd during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State's 1985-86 men's hockey team was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Team during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Tony Kukich, a 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, delivers his speech during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Steve Lundeen delivers a speech on behalf of the 1985-86 men's hockey team during the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State)

Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert

Oct. 1, 2023

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The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert (2023) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) 2023.1001 Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert 20 The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State) The Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert celebrated its 40th anniversary with this year's event on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex. (Cory Renbarger / Bemidji State)
Game Day Experience attendees decked out in Bemidji State and cowboy apparel on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Game Day Experience and tailgating

Sept. 30, 2023

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Game Day Experience attendees decked out in Bemidji State and cowboy apparel on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Henoc Preciado, left, and Joe Grabowski enjoy Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) President John L. Hoffman, second from left, gets interviewed by members of BSU's Black Student Union and gestures to his wife, Dr. Joy Hoffman, during Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State cheerleader Tori Bohney waves during Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A very good dog takes in all the excitement during Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A member of the Bemidji State pep band plays the trumpet during tailgating for the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Diamond Point Park. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jillian Johnson, left, and Sonny Johnson enjoy Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A fan tries her luck at a game during Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) The Beavers pass through Diamond Point Park before the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State fans smile during tailgating for the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Diamond Point Park. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Fans pose with miniature Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues during Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A Bemidji State fan laughs while playing cornhole during tailgating for the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Diamond Point Park. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A Bemidji State fan tosses a bag while playing cornhole during tailgating for the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Diamond Point Park. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A Beaver fan catches a football while tailgating before the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Diamond Point Park. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bucky the Beaver visits Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
Princeten Harris celebrates in the end zone after intercepting a pass during the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Homecoming football game

Sept. 30, 2023

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Princeten Harris celebrates in the end zone after intercepting a pass during the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Margaret Laurich walks to midfield for the pregame coin toss with the Bemidji State football captains before the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Margaret Laurich, left, with Bemidji State football head coach Brent Bolte before the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 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) Bemidji State's Stephen Hoffman (94) tries to sack Minnesota State quarterback Hayden Ekern during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) Bemidji State University's 2023 distinguished alumni, from left, Denae Alamano, Jen Bloomquist (in honor of Marc Bloomquist), Corby Koehler and John Thompson are honored during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Courtesy / Brent Cizek) John Thompson, a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award honoree, waves to the crowd while being recognized during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jen Bloomquist, the widow of 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award honoree Marc Bloomquist, waves to the crowd while being recognized during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Fans fill the seats before the start of Bemidji State's Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Members of the Bemidji State women's basketball team take part in the action at the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State fans cheer from the student section during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State fans cheer from the student section during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) De'Vonta' Roberts takes off on a kickoff return during the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Denae Alamano, a 2023 Young Alumni Award honoree, waves to the crowd while being recognized during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Lieutenant colonel Corby Koehler, a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award honoree, waves to the crowd while being recognized during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jasmyn Moore and the Bemidji State dance team perform at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bucky the Beaver celebrates a big play in front of the Bemidji State student section during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Theodus Ringgold (55) runs out with the Beavers before the start of the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Sage Booker (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) The Beavers pass through Diamond Point Park before the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
Denae Alamano, center, is a 2023 Young Alumni Award recipient. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Honors Gala

Sept. 29, 2023

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Denae Alamano, center, is a 2023 Young Alumni Award recipient. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) President Hoffman delivers speech (2023) John L. Hoffman, the president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, delivers a speech during the Honors Gala on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) John Thompson, center, is a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) John Thompson, a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, delivers his speech during the Honors Gala on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jen Bloomquist, center, accepts the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award for her husband, the late Marc Bloomquist. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jen Bloomquist, the widow of 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Marc Bloomquist, delivers her speech during the Honors Gala on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Honors Gala emcee Kev Jackson welcomes attendees to the event on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Denae Alamano, a 2023 Young Alumni Award recipient, delivers her speech during the Honors Gala on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Lieutenant colonel Corby Koehler, center, is a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Lieutenant colonel Corby Koehler, a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, delivers his speech during the Honors Gala on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Allyssa Joseph, Bemidji State University's vice president for advancement and the executive director of the BSU Alumni & Foundation, addresses the crowd during the Honors Gala on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Sanford Center. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
A group celebrates sinking a putt on No. 18 during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament

Aug. 25, 2023

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A group celebrates sinking a putt on No. 18 during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Bemidji State women's hockey associate head coach Amber Fryklund delivers a speech during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 2023.0825.HOWEWELLE-Bemidji-Town-and-Country-Club-scaled no caption 2023.0825.HOWEWELLE-tee-shot-1-scaled no caption 2023.0825.HOWEWELLE-putt-scaled no caption 2023.0825.HOWEWELLE-group-2-scaled no caption 2023.0825.HOWEWELLE-clock-scaled no caption Golfers tee off on hole No. 1 during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 2023.0825.HOWEWELLE Tamarack Members of the Bemidji State softball team cruise around on a golf cart during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Ruth Howe, an official founder of Bemidji State women's athletics, smiles during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Ruth Howe, a founder of Bemidji State women's athletics and half of the namesake for the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament, waves to the crowd after being acknowledged on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A golfer putts toward the pin on the first green during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) John L. Hoffman, the president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, delivers a speech during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jesse Katz, the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation's director of annual giving for athletics, chips onto the first green during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A group watches a putt roll toward the pin on No. 7 during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A golfer putts on the ninth green during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Members of Bemidji State's field hockey team perform a chant during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. During the event, a moment of silence was held for Betsy McDowell, who coached the field hockey program from 1969-85 and died in December 2022. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Dr. Joy Hoffman, right, hugs director of athletics Britt Lauritsen during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Golf carts approach the 18th green during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) A new clock at the Bemidji Town and Country Club displays the time during the Howe-Welle Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)
Katie Friez repped Bemidji State and cheered on the Twins for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

BSU Night at Target Field

Aug. 25, 2023

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Katie Friez repped Bemidji State and cheered on the Twins for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Mark O'Neill, left, and Cheryl O'Neill joined fellow Bemidji State alumni for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Lee Lussier Jr., left, Chrissy Downwind, center, and Travis Greene repped Bemidji State and cheered on the Twins for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) The Minnesota Twins' iconic Celebration Sign is on display above center field during BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Shane Loreno, left, and Lisa Kittleson joined fellow Bemidji State alumni for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Babe the Blue Ox leads the mascot race during BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Jim Walrath, left, and Mary Walrath joined fellow Bemidji State alumni for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) 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) Fireworks explode above the stadium after the Minnesota Twins hosted the Texas Rangers for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) Fireworks explode above the stadium after the Minnesota Twins hosted the Texas Rangers for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) The Bemidji Alumni Choir graces the big screen while performing the national anthem before the Minnesota Twins hosted the Texas Rangers for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State) The Bemidji Alumni Choir performs the national anthem before the Minnesota Twins hosted the Texas Rangers for BSU Night at Target Field on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)