Randy and Karla Peters on Building a Lasting Partnership
Roses are red, violets are blue, I am the boss, and so are you.
According to Inc. Magazine, there are at least a quarter of a million "copreneurs" in the United States. Copreneurs are husband-and-wife teams who run businesses together. To some, this may sound romantic: twenty-four hours a day with the person you love. To others, it may sound like a life sentence without parole: twenty-four hours a day with the person you love.
Balancing Business and Family Life
Randy ’75 and Karla ’76 Peters, copreneurs who owned Four Seasons Trophies in Dickinson from 1977 to 2020, know from years of experience that working with one’s spouse offers both benefits and drawbacks.
Eldin L.R. Johnson Land & Livestock Endowed Scholarship
Eldin L.R. Johnson is a dedicated contributor to the DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF). Born in Williston, North Dakota in 1936, he grew up on a ranch near Watford City and attended a one-room grade school. In 1955, Johnson graduated with high honors from Watford City High School.
A Life of Hard Work and Exploration
After high school, Johnson pursued farming and, in 1957, purchased a 25-acre farm in Fairview, North Dakota. He expanded his operation to include various crops and livestock, using his business skills to buy used equipment and supplementing his income by working in the oil fields. He invested in oil minerals, and in 1980 he purchased a Hawk XP2 airplane to assist in managing his sheep herds.
INTRODUCTION - 100 YEARS OF FOOTBALL BOOK
Over the past 100 years, football at Dickinson State University has been a proud tradition passed down through generations. The book 100 Years of DSU Football, set for release Summer 2025, will take you on a journey through the program’s rich history—coaches, players, rivalries, unforgettable games, and the community that makes game days special.
An interactive website https://www.dsuheritagefoundation.org/100years is currently being developed to highlight key moments in DSU football history. As the site is in its early stages, we encourage you to check back often for updates and new content.
CHAPTER 1
Origins and Foundations Discover how football began at Dickinson State University and the pioneers who made it possible. This chapter delves into the stories of the founding fathers and mothers of the program and the obstacles they overcame to form the first team – from finding a coach and players to establishing a field in the heart of the campus.
Welcome to our "Meet Our Team" section, where you can get to know the talented professionals who make the DSU Heritage Foundation successful. To make things a bit more fun, we came up with some unique questions to ask each team member, giving you a glimpse into their personalities. Kyle Smith, Development Officer - Athletics & Rodeo for the DSU Heritage Foundation, is our team spotlight this month.
If your DSUHF experience was a playlist, what would the top song(s) be and why?
I Had Some Help--Post Malone/ Morgan Wallen. Throughout my time with the DSU Heritage Foundation, every accomplishment has been made possible through the support of our DSU HF team.
What’s your favorite spot on campus and why?
A quiet president's suite after a football game.
If you could invite any person to speak at DSU, who would it be and why?
Tim Tebow – Greatest College QB ever.
What’s your favorite campus tradition or event to attend?
I have started bringing donors to lunch in The Perch, rather than go out for meals, bringing them to campus to enjoy the atmosphere and to see the students interacting.
What’s one thing that always brightens your day at work?
Any time a student, faculty or staff member can come to me and ask for help, it really brightens my day. It reaffirms the belief that I have in helping DSU be a better place.
AG RENOVATION PROJECT
The DSU Heritage Foundation is raising funds to support the Ag Building Renovations. Stay tuned for more information!
Heather Cabral: The Student Photographer Behind the 100 Years of DSU Football Cover
As Dickinson State University (DSU) prepares to release 100 Years of DSU Football this summer, the cover of this commemorative book needed to be just as special as the history it honors. Enter Heather Cabral, a DSU sophomore and student photographer whose work will grace the front of this historic publication.
A Photographer in the Making
For Heather, photography isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifelong passion. It all started in 2007, when she unwrapped her very first camera, a pink Little Tikes model gifted to her by her grandparents.
Kayla and Jesse Kilwein: Blue Hawk Love Story
Kayla (Ziemann) Kilwein ’13 and her husband, Jesse Kilwein ’12, share a love for performing arts, community, and, most importantly, each other.
The couple’s love story began in 2010 when Kayla arrived at Dickinson State University (DSU) to pursue a degree in education, already holding a degree in opera performance with a dance minor from another university. Initially, she had no plans to participate in extracurricular activities. Then, someone encouraged her to audition for Festival on the Dorothy Stickney stage.
I was cast as the female lead, and Jesse was cast as the male lead. Our characters, Aucassin and Nicolette, were in love,” Kayla recalled. “Pretty quickly, Jesse and I became good friends and eventually, we fell in love.” What started as an onstage romance soon blossomed into something real.
DSU Teacher Education Demonstrates Excellence in Accreditation Visit
Dickinson State University’s (DSU) Educator Preparation Program (EPP) has received high praise in its recent accreditation visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), officially recognizing the program as outstanding. Below is a detailed summary of the accreditation process and results.
A Comprehensive Two-Part Accreditation Process
The CAEP accreditation process is a rigorous, two-part evaluation. For DSU’s Educator Preparation Program, the first part began in May 2023 with a state content program review for all education programs.
Dickinson State University to Host Book Talk on Mystery Science Theater 3000's Cultural Legacy
Dickinson State University (DSU) will host a book talk featuring Dr. Christopher J. Olson’s Mystery Science Theater 3000: A Cultural History on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6:00 p.m. in Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium. The event is open to DSU students, alumni, and the community.
Olson’s book provides an in-depth exploration of the show’s comedic legacy and its broader cultural impact. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), a cult classic known for its satirical take on low-budget science fiction and horror films, has captivated audiences for decades with its unique blend of humor and social commentary.
DSU Nursing Students Attend Nurses Day
at the Legislature
Dickinson State University (DSU) nursing students recently attended Nurses Day at the Legislature, an annual event held at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck.
Over 30 DSU nursing students, along with two nursing faculty members, participated in this educational experience. Students had the opportunity to learn from keynote speakers, including Senator Kristin Roers, Representative Karen Rohr, and Marnier Walth, Head of Legislative Affairs at Sanford Health.
Nortje Wins Title as 9 Blue Hawks Place at
Tyler Plummer Classic
At 125 pounds, Wyatt Engwicht powered his way to a second-place finish. Engwicht secured back-to-back falls in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds before falling in the championship bout to Isaac Stewart of University of Mary by technical fall (17-1).
Edrich Nortje led the way at 141 pounds, claiming first place. After receiving a bye in the opening round, Nortje secured a decisive 10-3 decision in the quarterfinals and then pinned both his semifinal and championship opponents, proving his dominance in the bracket.
Women's 4x400m Relay and Nagel Break School Records at SDSU Open Meet
Blue Hawk track and field teams see 2 school records broken and 3 qualifiers for nationals in shot put, 400m dash, and women's 4x400m relay.
For the women, Jewel Olson captured first place in the 400 meters, clocking a time of 57.16 seconds, meeting the NAIA "B" standard and ranking her 11th in the NAIA. Mia Handran palced 9th in the 600 meters with a time of 1:41.76. Kaitlyn McColly continued to shine in the 60-meter hurdles, taking second place with a time of 8.77 seconds, also hitting the NAIA "B" mark.
Blue Hawks Earn Road Sweep of Dakota Wesleyan
Dickinson State opened their spring season on the earliest date in school history with a two-game sweep of host Dakota Wesleyan. The Blue Hawks pounded the Tigers 16-2 in the first game before grinding out a 2-1 win in game two. DSU is now 3-7 on the season.
Game One – DSU 16 DWU 2
Dickinson State opened the 2025 season with an impressive 16-2 victory over Dakota Wesleyan at Drake Field. The Blue Hawks dominated from start to finish, capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely hitting to secure the win.
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