Bemidji State University

Reaching Rural Readers sends free books to rural Minnesota high school students. This summer's list includes books by Dawn Quigley, K. Woodman-Maynard, and Kenneth Cadow.

Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation launched the "Replant our Roots" campaign after 200 trees were toppled in the June 2025 windstorm.

The gift will upgrade learning technology and create endowments, new student scholarship funds and an innovation fund to support regional partnerships.

Crews responded to Bixby Avenue the afternoon of April 16, 2026, after reports of an explosion inside a garage.

After a six-year hiatus, Bemidji State University's TAD Film Festival returns at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Hagg Sauer building.

Bemidji State University Talley Gallery's featured exhibit is “Cyrus Swann: Artist.” Mitch Blessing joined “Area Voices” to discuss Swann’s work and artistic legacy.

The annual benefit game at Yanmar Arena on Jan. 31, 2026, also aims to raise awareness of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in Eveleth.

Bemidji writer Mike Herbert’s new book “They Answered the Call” tells the often-overlooked histories of 102 brave and determined women from Beltrami County who served in the U.S. military in WWII.

Percussion gets the spotlight during Bemidji State's Percussion Ensemble concert at 7:32 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2025. Eric Sundeen joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming performance.

November is busy at BSU, with groups like the Symphonic Band and Trombone Choir giving concerts. Adjunct Professor Ryan Webber joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming performances.