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KMSU Community Stories
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KMSU Community Stories - Interviews with guests who stop by the KMSU studios and share information about events and resources available in our community.
Episodes
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Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education Fall And Holiday Activities
October 14, 2026 - Melanie Schmidt with Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education department stops by Minnesota Morning with Dwayne Megaw to chat about Fall and Holiday activities being offered to the community. Check out all the fun things we talked about on their website.
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Common Read Event at Memorial Library on October 9
October 7, 2026 - Dr. Chris Corley, Dean of Library and Learning, and Dr. Elizabeth Adams, author of Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choosing Purpose Before Code join Dwayne Megaw on KMSU's Minnesota Morning to talk about Dr. Adam's upcoming visit to campus for the final Common…
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Jeff Ford talks about Benny's Belleville Bienvenue
Jeff Ford stopped by the Shuffle Function Morning Show on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 to talk about Benny's Belleville Bienvenue, a vaudeville event feature live music, magic, comedy, and acrobats! The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. at Benny's in New Ulm on Saturday, October 10th.
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Annual Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College Oct 6-7
October 5, 2026 - Nobel Conference Director Phililp Voight joins us to talk about the 62nd Annual Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. This year, they take up the topic of the Mississippi River. Learn more about the conference, including how to attend virtually, at the…
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Deep Valley Book Festival Saturday, October 3rd.
September 30, 2026 - Rachael Hanel stops by to chat about the 10th Annual Deep Valley Book Festival, happening Saturday, October 3. Hanel has been involved in festival since it began and share with us how excited she is about this year's keynote, Kate DiCamillo. Find out the entire line-up of...
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Mankato Area Public Schools Update With Superintendent Paul Peterson
September 30, 2026 - For the first time since the start of the school year, we catch up with Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson. We chat about how things are going early in the academic year, a recent statewide award 4th-graders earned, and an important school funding…
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Mahkato Wacipi 54th Annual Grand Entry
September 19, 2026 - The 54th Annual Mahkato Wacipi took place September 18-20. Listen to the 1pm Saturday Grand Entry featuring drummers, singers, and dancers as they enter the arena.
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Living Earth Center September Update
September 25, 2026 - Maisie with The Living Earth Center stops by to chat about their upcoming Farm Fest event on October 10. She also shares more about the Seed to Sauce program, and tells us to be listening for some exciting news coming in October. Find out more about the Living Earth Center at...
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The Role of Public Health Laboratories in National Health Safety 9-23-2026
Sept. 23, 2026 - The Role of Public Health Laboratories in National Health Safety are the topics discussed by James Chithalen, the deputy director of the Wadsworth Center, New York Sate Department of Health in the 36th Leonard Ford Lectureship at Minnesota State Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright spoke...
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Living Earth Center August Update
August 21, 2026 - Maisie stops by to tell us about things happening at the Living Earth Center and ways you can get involved.
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Mankato Area Public Schools Community Engagement 08-19-26
August 19, 2026 - Alison Troldahl and Alisa Boswell stop by to talk about volunteer opportunities with MAPS, openings right now with ACES, and the fall catalog. For more information, go to the Community Education website.
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Greater Mankato Area United Way 95th Anniversary Campaign Kickoff
July 27, 2026 - Laura Murray with Greater Mankato Area United Way joins us to chat about their 95th Anniversary Celebration and 2027 Campaign Kickoff event tomorrow as well as their upcoming Women With Heart event next week.
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Living Earth Center Update With Maisie
July 24, 2026 - Maisie with Living Earth Center stops by to talk about what's happening at their Community Farm and Community Gardens. Find out more about all we chatted about at their website.
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Kiwanis Thunder of Drums July 7th
July 1, 2026 - KMSU Alumnus Doug Faust with Mankato Kiwanis stops by to chat about the 34th Kiwanis Thunder of Drums event happening Tuesday, July 7 at Blakeslee Stadium on the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Learn more and purchase tickets at the Thunder of Drums website.
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Living Earth Center Solstice Event 06-20-26
June 17, 2026 - Maisie Johnson with the Living Earth Center stops in to chat about their Solstice event on Saturday June 20 from 6pm to 8pm. Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy music, yoga, and community at the LEC Community Gardens on Good Counsel Hill.
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Mankato Area Public Schools Adult Basic Education GED Bootcamp
June 5, 2026 - Mankato Area Public Schools Adult Basic Education Coordinator Karen Wolters stops by and tells us all about the GED Bootcamp that starts June 15. We lean what a General Educational Development diploma is, why it's needed, and how you can attend the bootcamp coming up soon.
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Mankato Area Public Schools - Talking Sustainability In The Schools On Earth Day
April 22, 2026 - Superintendent Paul Peterson and Prairie Winds Middle School Teacher Brett Riss stop by to talk about sustainability in Mankato Area Public Schools.
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Becky Buller Concert 04-25-26
April 20, 2026 - The Watonwan County Entertainment Association presents St. James area native Becky Buller, performing Saturday night at Armstrong Auditorium in St. James. Learn more about Becky's roots and how playing the fiddle has been to key to her performing all over the world. Learn more by...
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Project Community Connect Event Tuesday, April 21
April 20, 2026 - Kate Hengy-Gertz and Alyssa Dieken stop by and let us know more about Project Community Connect happening Tuesday, April 21 at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Listen to learn more about what types of resources and services are available at the event, which happens from…
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Key City Bike Deep Valley Trash Cleanup Event
April 15, 2026 - Brian Gosewisch from Key City Bike joins Dwayne to chat about the Deep Valley Trash Cleanup event on Saturday, April 18, from 10am to 12pm. Find out more at their website.
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Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson 03-25-26
March 25, 20206 - In this week's Community Spotlight, Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson stops by to talk about legislative priorities, a super summer, and the need to support future students with lifestyle pathways.
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Mankato Area Public Schools ACES Program Update 02-18-26
Sam Schirmers and Amy Phares from Mankato Area Public Schools stop by to talk all things Summer ACES, including registration, enrollment, and even employment opportunities.
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Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson 01-28-26
Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson stops by to talk about how area schools are handling increased immigration enforcement in our area. He also talks about student involvement in school board meetings and updates us on the ongoing discussion about what education might look…
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Mankato Area Public School's Early Learning - Upcoming Applications for Preschool and ECFE
January 07, 2026 - For this week's Community Spotlight, Dwayne chats with Katlyn McCourtney and Joan Morrison from Mankato Area Public School's Early Learning program. Learn more about upcoming applications for Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education programs.
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Mankato Symphony Orchestra "Ode To Joy" Performance Broadcast on KMSU on 12-28-25
The broadcast begins with a preview of the performance with MSO Executive Director Bethel Balge and MSO Music Director and Conductor Ernesto Estigarribia-Mussi, followed by the December 20th performance at St. Peter High School.
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The Life & Times of Dawn Manor with Frank Ginther 12-17-2025
Dec. 17, 2025 - KMSU's Karen Wright interviews author Frank Ginther exploring Dawn Manor, a grand estate that has stood the test of time in the heart of the Wisconsin Dells since 1855. The book is a historical exploration of the opulence, community gatherings, ghostly encounters and meticulous...
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Fruitcakes! Merely Players Show runs Dec. 12-14 and 19-21
December 10, 2025 - Jonathan Brandt, Executive and Artistic Director of Mankato's Merely Players discusses the group's latest production, Fruitcakes! a popular, heartwarming and humorous holiday play running two weekends, Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 19-21.
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United Way Update with Jill Cusick 12-03-2025
Dec. 3, 2025 - Resource and Donor Development Director Jill Cusick of the Mankato Area United Way provides an update on the fundraising efforts for the organizations and how you can contribute or volunteer.
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Karen Wright Retires from KMSU - Her Favorite Interview
Dec. 3, 2025 - Minnesota Morning Host, Karen Wright, is retiring this month from KMSU after 20 years of service. She has done thousands of interviews and will miss the many individuals she has had the honor of interacting with over those years. We are posting her favorite interview which she did…
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AMPERS fundraiser - Support Independent Public Radio 12-03-2025
Dec. 2, 2025 - KMSU is a member of AMPERS, the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. Joel Glaser, President and CEO of AMPERS discusses the organization's first-ever fundraiser in light of federal cuts to all public media.
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Adult Basic Education - More than a GED and ESL. 11-29-2025
Nov. 19, 2025 - Mankato Area Public Schools Adult Basic Education Coordinator, Karen Wolters, says people often think of the program as just for those getting a G.E.D. Wolters explained to "Minnesota Morning" host Karen Wright, that Adult Basic Education has much more to offer, especially for…
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Mankato Area United Way Fundraising Update 11-05-2025
November 5, 2025 - Barb Kaus of the Mankato Area United Way provides an update of the organization's fundraising efforts and highlights some of the programs served, and discusses some upcoming events.
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Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask 10-29-2025
October 28, 2025 -Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but were Afraid to Ask is a book written by Anton Treuer, a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. The book was selected as a "community read" for Indigenous People's Day. A number of events have been held to discuss Treuer's...
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Update on Mankato Area Public Schools with Paul Peterson 10-22-2025
October 22, 2025 - Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson stops by to talk about student attendance.
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Pottery? Woodworking? Sewing? Community Education has a Lot to Offer 10-15-2025
October 15, 2025 - Mankato Area Public Schools has many programs to offer for all ages. Community Education Coordinator, Melanie Schmidt, and Enrichment Specialist, Kaitlin Carter discuss the many classes for youth to adults. They also talk about how you can find out what is coming up for...
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Ubuntu Festival Aims to Bring Unity to Greater Mankato area and Beyond 10-09-2025
Oct. 9, 2025 - Greater Mankato is hosting an Ubuntu Festival to officially launch the "Spirit of Ubuntu," an ongoing movement to empower every generation to contribute to understanding, kindness, respect and harmony in their daily interactions. Greater Diversity Council Executive Director Mohamed...
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Indigenous People's Day - What's in a Name? 10-07-2025
October 7, 2025 - Indigenous People's Day is Oct. 13 with numerous events to celebrate the day in Mankato. Diane Dobitz, a member of the Mahkato Indigenous People's Day committee discusses how the City of Mankato adopted a resolution in 2018 marking the second Monday in October as Indigenous...
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Autism & Acetaminophen -- Is there a Link? 9-25-2025
Sept. 25, 2025 - President Trump announced actions his administration is taking to identify the causes of autism in children and potential treatment options. Trump also raised related concerns about the safety of medications containing acetaminophen. Dr. Brian Lee, a professor of epidemiology and...
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Safety and Security in Our Schools 9-24-2025
Sept. 24, 2025 - Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson and Washington Elementary School Principal, Ann Haggerty visit with KMSU's Karen Wright about school safety and security, especially in the wake of recent school shootings, as well as discussing the recent honor bestowed…
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St Peter Art Stroll with Josh Madson 9-17-2025
Sept. 17, 2025 - Photographer extraordinaire, Josh Madson, talks about his involvement in the upcoming St. Peter Arts Stroll. He also describes how he wanted to become a rockstar, but instead, became a photographer of tens or thousands of people through his Community Collage project.
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How and Where to See the Best Fall Colors with Brian Schwingle 9-12-2025
Sept. 12, 2025 - Brian Schwingle, Forestry Expert with the MN DNR discusses how and where to see the best color in Minnesota. He also talks about the science behind the color change and how weather impacts its brilliance and longevity.
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Mahkato Wacipi Powwow 9-11-2025
Sept. 11, 2025 - The Mahkato Wacipi Powow will take place Sept. 19-21 at Land of Memories Park, Mankato. Powwow Chairman, Dan Zielske, and Volunteer Coordinator, Alice DeYoung, talk about the history of the event and the need for volunteers.
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Mankato Zero Waste Day in the Park 9-10-2025
Sept. 10, 2025 - Mankato Zero Waste is hosting its second "Mankato Zero Waste in the Park" on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at Sibley Park, Mankato. Jane Dow and Sue Hytjan discuss what you can learn at the event and activities you can participate in such as the clothing swap, have...
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Drugs in Mankato_ Awareness Event 8-20-2025
Aug. 20, 2025 - Mankato is hosting its 4th annual Fentanyl Poisoning and Overdose Awareness day, Sun. Aug. 24 at Erlandson Park, noon - 3:00 p.m. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Kim Gustavson Lang and Nancy Sack, mother and grandmother of Travis Gustavson who died at age 21 from accidental…
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Minnesota Star Tribune Publisher Steve Groves 7-23-2025
July 23, 2025 - Minnesota Star Tribune CEO and Publisher Steve Grove talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about the changing news media and how the publication is adapting to changes in technology and funding. Groves also discussed his recently published memoir, "How I Found Myself in the Midwest: a...
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Kiwanis Thunder of Drums 6-25-2025
June 25, 2025 -The 33rd Kiwanis Thunder of Drums event is happening in Mankato on July 8, 2025. Doug Faust describes the event and explains what drum corps are all about.
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Celebrating Junteenth with Mo Alsadig 6-18-2025
June 18, 2025 - What is Juneteenth? How and why do we celebrate It? And what's happening locally on June 19th? Greater Mankato Diversity Council director, Mohammed Alsadig explains.
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Adult Basic Education in Southern Minnesota 6-4-2025
June 4, 2025 - Mankato Area Public Schools offers education to adults. Adult Basic Education Coordinator, Karen Wolters, talks about the various programs which are offered throughout the summer beyond GED.
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Update on Mankato Area Public Schools with Paul Peterson_5-28-2025
May 28, 2025 - Mankato Area Public School Superintendent, Paul Peterson, discusses what makes students successful in the MAPS district, the new "focus" schools which will be available this fall, graduation, and the legislative session.
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Creating an Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato 5-21-2025
May 21, 2025 - What does it take to create an "Age-Friendly" community? VINE CEO, Melinda Wedzina describes an age-friendly initiative coming to the Mankato/North Mankato area with input from residents.
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KMSU Community Stories - Interviews with guests who stop by the KMSU studios and share information about events and resources available in our community.
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