Jack and Cheyenne first met during freshman year of college at Bemidji State University. They actually lived on the same floor but never seemed to talk much. Throughout the first semester of college, they actually had a class together and Jack never noticed Cheyenne until the very last day of class where he actually shouted "Cheyenne! You're in this class?" Yes, she was in the same class... all semester, Jack slept but she usually stayed awake for the whole lecture.

After that Jack and Cheyenne would run into each other more often. They shared another class together where Jack and another friend of theirs would dig through Cheyenne's backpack to find a snack, jolly ranchers, or gum. Then Jack learned that Cheyenne could sew and their interactions became more frequent. Jack would come over with a pile of clothing missing buttons, rips in the side, and Cheyenne would fix them.

Once Covid hit, they would only talk about their science class and complain about reading 25 articles and writing journal entries about them. However, the two would soon be back in Bemidji living within two blocks of each other and their friendship grew. There always seemed to be something happening at Jack's house, but living with 5 other roommates, could you expect anything else? And Cheyenne and her two roommates would go over. There would be dinner nights with everyone, games nights, and maybe even a party or two.

However, later in the fall, thanks to a couple of friends, the two started hanging out more. Jack would use the excuse of seeing Pipa (Cheyenne's Golden Retriever) however, that wasn't why he wanted to hang out. They would spend the evening watching a movie, visiting with friends, or just hanging out and talking. Eventually Jack decided he wanted to ask Cheyenne out.

After spending 13 hours in a car with her roommate and the new kitten she got (Mr. Dennis) Cheyenne came home to a surprise. She went into her room to take a phone call and when she walked out Jack was waiting with dinner, a movie, flowers, and candy. Ever since, the two have been together.

Since they have been together, it is rare to see them apart thanks to Jack. That man never leaves her alone haha! Not long after they started dating they introduced each other to their friends and families. Both were equally as nervous for those bigger steps. Eventually Jack moved in with Cheyenne and they started planning more serious things together. Things like vacations, and cabin trips, and bigger life events like what are we doing after college?

Eventually Jack decided he wanted to propose and snuck off to buy a ring. Jack had a few ideas in mind and sneakily brought it up to see what Cheyenne thought about it. Jack originally planned to get engaged while they were on their cruise in March of 2024, however, he became nervous when he thought of traveling with the ring. He then began thinking of other places that held special meaning to the both of them. He eventually decided to choose the cabin for this special event and began coordinating with everyone. Jack secretly brought it up to his friends the week of the cabin trip and everyone was helping him figure out final details.

During this time Cheyenne was occupied with family situations and starting work so she had no idea of any plan that was being set in motion. Jack met up with his friends early Friday evening and Cheyenne followed behind later with no idea what was happening. The next day, May 27th, the group headed out for their normal four-wheeler ride. They got onto the Soo Line and started their trek. They all ended up stopping at the Soo Line High Bridge not too far from the cabin and went to look at the view. While Jack was getting nervous, his friend Tanner was jobbed with keeping Cheyenne focused on something else while he prepared. So while Tanner and Cheyenne were racing rocks off the high bridge, Jack queued Tanner to move. Tanner was too occupied and actually missed the queue a few times before noticing what happened. Eventually Tanner stepped away (as seen in the photo haha) leaving Cheyenne standing there to turn around to Jack on one knee. Forgetting the speech he had prepared, Jack asked “Will you marry me?” while tears rushed down Cheyenne’s face.

Everyone celebrated after she replied “yes”, and calls were made, and texts were sent. Soon families and friends were reaching out congratulating the couple on their new engagement. Not long after getting engaged, Cheyenne and Jack found their dream venue and booked it for the year of 2025. With family health in mind and real life after college starting, the two decided to prolong their engagement to let things settle first. Now the two are happily and readily planning their wedding day!

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