Micah Arnold, who earned a Bachelor of Science with a coaching minor in 2004, competed in two years of football and three years of track and field for the Wolves. He set school records in the 55m, 60m, 55m and 60m hurdles; 100m, 200m indoor and outdoor; 110 high hurdles; 400m; and 4x1 relay. He still holds the 100m, 200m outdoor and 4x1 records.
In football, Arnold played both offense and defense and in 2003, he led the secondary in tackles and tied for the team lead in interceptions.
Arnold was named 2003-04 Clark Swisher Athlete of the Year, 2003-04 State of S.D. Honor Athlete of the Year, 2008 All-American, 2003-04 NSIC Men's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and 2003-04 NSIC Men's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the year.
He earned 17 All-NSIC Conference selections, was a three-time team MVP (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04), and was on the 2001 NSIC Indoor Championship team.
Arnold obtained a master's degree from North Dakota State University in 2007. He competed professionally in track and field for two years, was an NFL camp participant with the Oakland Raiders, and played arena football professionally for three years. He was named to the UIF All-Rookie Team and was league record holder in total return yards and average. He was also Rookie of the Year runner-up with 1,267 total yards and nine touchdowns.
Arnold has been wide receiver and return specialist coach for the West Fargo High School football team for the last 13 seasons, and was the state of North Dakota's honorary coach in 2017.
Arnold currently lives in Fargo with his wife, Dani, and two children, Jordan, 10, and Jacoby, 7. He works as an American Family Insurance agency owner of The Micah Arnold Agency Inc.
