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Singing Hills Chorus Concert 5-07-2025

KMSU Community Stories ·

2025/05/07

May 7, 2025 - Singing Hills Chorus is a Mankato & North Mankato ACT on Alzheimer's program. Program Director, Sandi Lubrant and volunteer Alysha Kruger, describe this joyful chorus, designed for people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias to enjoy with a family member or friend. The group's upcoming "Grooveberry Jams" concert is May 10, 1 pm at Hosanna Lutheran Church.

14:32

National Ag Education Day Event at the Children's...

KMSU Community Stories ·

2025/05/07

May 7 2025 - National Ag Education Day will be celebrated May 17, 9 am to 4 pm at the South Central Children's Museum in Mankato. VP for development, Jaci Sprague, describes the free event for families to experience hands-on learning.

24:22

Mankato Area Public Schools: Budgets, Construction,...

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2025/04/25

April 23, 2025 - Mankato Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about changes in the District 77 calendar and how it will impact families; the progress of referendum projects; the challenges of budgeting in inflationary times; and Dist. #77 participation in an upcoming "School Choice" event.

10:56

Mankato Area Public Schools Seeks Volunteers 4-23-2025

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2025/04/25

April 23, 2025 - Alison Trodahl, Community Engagement Coordinator with Mankato Area Public Schools talks about volunteer opportunities in Dist #77. Currently, the school has about 300 volunteers and are seeking more.

22:55

Project Community Connect 4-16-2025

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2025/04/21

April 16, 2025 - Project Community Connect is a one-stop shop of resources available to those in need, and it's happening Tues. April 22, 2025 at the Downtown Civic Center, Mankato. Organizers Kate Hengy-Gretz and Laura Murray say over 90 service organizations will be at this free community event to help reduce barriers and connect people to essential resources and services for a healthier, safer and more stable community. This collaborative event raises awareness of hunger, homelessness

22:39

The Nintentones (with a Twist) with Ryan Rader 4-16-2025

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2025/04/21

April 16, 2025 - The NintenTones area a video game Jazz Orchestra created by local artist Ryan Rader. Learn about how this unique group comes up with an extraordinary sound for all ages and will be performing a free concert at the St. Peter Community Center, Room 219 on April 26 at 10 a.m. The performance will also feature live drawing tutorials of video game characters from Mankato-area artists ARK, Kat Baumann and Joshua Ehlke. Art supplies will be provided.

29:41

Uncomplicate Your Plate: A Busy Family's Guide to...

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2025/04/10

March 10, 2025 - Registered Dietitian April Graff is well-known around southern Minnesota as one of the helpful smiles at HyVee in Mankato who helps people eat healthier. She has added author to her list of accomplishments with "Uncomplicate Your Plate: A Busy Family's Guide to Meal Planning." She shares some tips with Karen Wright on KMSU's Minnesota Morning show.

47:00

Mankato Symphony Broadcast 03-30-25

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2025/03/31

Enjoy the Mankato Symphony Performance from 03-15-25 broadcast on KMSU on 03-30-24. Please note we were only able to broadcast the Mozart Requiem portion of the performance due to technical difficulties.

15:09

Madeleine Roger Singer/Songwriter Visits MSU 3-28-2025

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2025/03/27

March 28, 2025 - The Minnesota State Mankato Performance Series is hosting a concert by singer/songwriter Madeleine Roger on Tues. April 1, 2025. Roger is based in Winnipeg, Canada and will share her artistry as a songwriter and singer, as well as speak with students in the Music Industry class at MSU.

27:29

MAPS Superindent Paul Peterson on the Dismantling of...

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 - Mankato Area Public School Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about how the dismantling of the Dept. of Education could impact the school district. He also discusses Artificial Intelligence and how the district is educating and implementing it in schools. Plus Peterson describes on-going mental health needs of students.

27:23

From Intern to CEO: the story of Andrew Herr, the Egg...

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 - As a 22-year-old intern, Andrew Herr asked Glen Taylor for a million dollars. And he got it! Herr talks about how Taylor let him make mistakes as an intern which resulted in him becoming the CEO of Rembrandt Foods, a leading egg company. Herr was the guest speaker at Minnesota State Mankato's "Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship Series" for The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and shared his success story.

15:50

Services Provided by Early Family Childhood Education...

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2025/03/19

March 19, 2025- Katti Leuken, Early Childhood Family Education Program Supervisor in the Mankato Area Public School System describes the many classes and services offered to parents of children ages 0 -5 years old.

28:52

Rapidan Dam Failure Leads to Meaningful Research...

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2025/03/13

March 13, 2025 - In June 2024, the Rapidan Dam suffered catastrophic failure when floodwaters tore around the west end of the dam, eating away the shoreline and sending a century's worth of sediment stored behind the structure down the river. Dr. Phil Larsen, co-director of Minnesota State Mankato's Earth Systems Laboratory and MSU alum Zach Hilgendorf received a National Science Foundation grant to study how the river has altered the environment, and provide information to communities

8:55

Red Jacket Mine Proposal Withdrawn 3-10-2025

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2025/03/13

March 12, 2025 - A permit application to mine sand and gravel on land immediately adjacent to one of the Mankato area's newest and largest parks has been withdrawn following a flood of opposition. Community effort, led by Charles Eltonga, who started a petition which helped to save the park from mining was a success.

25:38

Mankato Public Schools and DEI with Supt. Paul...

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2025/02/27

Feb. 26, 2025 KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Mankato Area Public School Superintendent Paul Peterson about recent policy changes for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and what that might mean for District #77. Peterson also provided updates on what's going on in the district.

24:38

Community Education for Mankato and Surrounding...

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2025/02/19

Feb. 19, 2025 Mankato Area Public Schools provides community education for all ages and reaches out to communities beyond Mankato. Melanie Schmidt, Enrichment Coordinator, and Tia DuPont, Recreation Specialist talk about the many opportunities open to participants.

30:46

New Focus Schools in Mankato and Recent Election...

KMSU Community Stories ·

2025/01/23

Jan. 22, 2025 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent, Paul Peterson, and MAPS Principal on Special Assignment, Tabitha Miller, discussed the new FOCUS schools which are being developed in the district and how they work to serve students. Peterson also discussed how the U.S. election of a new administration may impact education.

11:52

Food Insecurity Continues to Grow on Campus:...

KMSU Community Stories ·

2025/01/08

Jan. 8, 2025 The Crossroads Campus Ministry serves many with their food outreach program that includes "Campus Kitchen". Pastor Jenna Couch talks about the organization's fundraiser called, "A Day in the Life of Crossroads", with the aim to keep up with the growing food insecurity faced on the campus at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

29:36

A Patsy Cline Tribute with Hanna Cesario 12-18-2024

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2024/12/18

Dec. 18, 2024 Local musician, Hanna Cesario, talks about her upcoming "Tribute to Patsy Cline" show on Jan. 4 in New Ulm, and on Feb. 7 in Mankato. Cesario discusses the legendary singer as well has her own musical journey.

19:08

United Way Update with Barb Kaus on 12-04-2024

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2024/12/09

December 4, 2024 Greater Mankato United Way Director, Barb Kaus, talks about the organization signature event, Fire & Ice, to raise funds for those in need.

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