KMSU Community Stories

July 24, 2024 The Aktion Theater (directed by Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, (Exec. Director of Open Arts MN) is presenting, "The Welcoming Table: Relevance & Stories that Matter" on Fri. July 26, 7 p.m. and Sat. July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 S. 2nd St. Mankato.  KMSU's Karen Wright spoke with Frink and actors Kyle and Leona about the inclusive production.

July 17, 2024 The Lake Crystal Community Band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend, Sun. July 21, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Sibley Park in Mankato. Band Director Sheldon Meyer talks about the group and its music.

June 26, 2024 The Mankato Kiwanis Club presents the 32nd Thunder of Drums on Tues. July 9, 2024, 6:45 p.m. at Blakeslee Stadium on the campus of Minnesota State University. Kiwanians Doug Faust and "Fuzzy" Fascnacht provide details.

The Mankato Area Community Band is holding An Evening of Patriotic Music called "Freedom's Beat" on Tues. July 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Historic Lincoln Park. Band President, Bryce O. Stenzel, talks about the July 2nd date's significance.

June 13, 2024 The Living Earth Center is managing the Blue Earth County Community Farm and fulfilling a need to feed underserved residents. Laura Peterson and SkyAnne Walker talk about the work the organization is doing and how you can become involved.

June 12, 2024 Mankato is celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2024. Greater Mankato Diversity Council Director Mo Alsadig talks about the event with the theme "Black History = American History". For details, see www.mankatodiversity.org/

May 29, 2024 The NintenTones is the brainchild of drummer Ryan Rader who received a grant from the Minnesota State Arts board to create a jazz orchestra that plays video game songs. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Rader about the idea and the upcoming tour of southern Minnesota. June 1-North Mankato, June 7-Sleepy Eye, June 15-St. Peter, June 18-St. James, June 22-New Ulm and August 16-St. Peter.

May 22, 2024 Mankato-area Historian Bryce Stenzel talks about this history of Decoration Day (aka Memorial Day) and local events for this important national holiday.

May 22, 2024 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about the end of the school year, the legislative session, and the upcoming School Board Elections in which there will be four openings.

May 22, 2024 Hosts are needed for a Fall semester Japanese Exchange program. Minnesota State University, Mankato is hosting a group of students from Chuo University-Tokyo from Aug. 24 - Sept. 14, 2024. MSU Center For English Language Programs, and Ben Robison, VP & Regional Director for USA Home Stays discuss the requirements and opportunity to become a host.