A Minnesota native, Arries earned a BA degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota and an MD degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus. He completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology in LMP and was chief resident from 2020-2021. Recently, Arries completed a fellowship in hematopathology in LMP. In addition to joining the hematopathology service and research teams, Arries serves as the LMP Director of Medical Student Pathology Education.