KMSU Community Stories

March 6, 2024 Pasta with the Padres has become a tradition in Mankato to help raise funds for the ECHO food shelf. Scott Peterson and Adam DeLeon talk about the "secret sauce" that makes the event a success. The public is invited to attend the event on Sun. March 10, 2024, 4-7 p.m. at St. Joseph's the Worker church in Mankato. All are welcome.

Feb. 14, 2024 Be a part of the MSU Family Consumer Food Science's (FCS) "Clean Dishes Campaign" and get a free heart healthy cook book from author and dietitian, Linda Hachfeld, who is using her status as an alumnus of MSU to help raise funds for FCS to purchase an industrial dishwasher. Linda also discusses important info about heart health and why she became involved in this project.

Feb. 14, 2024  "War is Hell":Total War in '64 is the theme for the 11th Annual Civil War Symposium to be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Mankato,  and  features a full day of speakers, costumed interpreters, Civil War era music, exhibits, books and authors, panel discussions, and more. Historian Bryce Stenzel shares details and how to register at www.boyinblue.org

Feb. 7, 2024 Bryce Stenzel, (aka Abraham Lincoln, costumed historical interpreter) talks about an upcoming event to celebrate what would have been Abraham Lincoln's 215th birthday. The event takes place on Lincoln's birth date, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, 7-9 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Center, Mankato.  The event is free and open to the public, no registration necessary.

January 24, 2024 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson and Dist. 77 School Board Chair talk about what's happening in our area public schools.

January 24, 2024 Laura Murray, with the Greater Mankato Area United Way, has just released a book, "The Kindness Booth" which will help raise funds for the United Way as well as serve to encourage literacy - an important tenet for the organization.

Dec. 14, 2022 Winter is upon us and so is the cold weather. Managing heating bills can be a challenge for many. Minnesota Valley Action Council provides energy assistance and information about making your home more energy efficient. We talked with MVAC's Sheila Ous and Brianna Parr-Baker about the programs.

December 24, 2023 3pm broadcast of Mankato Symphony Orchestra Messiah performance recorded December 13, 2023 at St. Peter High School in St. Peter.  This recording was made possible with funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.  The broadcast also includes an interview with MSO Executive Director Bethel Balge and MSO Music Director and Conductor Ernesto Estigarribia, who set the stage for the performance.

Dec. 6, 2023 Mankato Area United Way Executive Director Barb Kaus says the organization is nearing its campaign goal, but still need donations to reach it. She talks about some of the ways the UW has helped with mental health issues in our community as the need is greater than ever.

Dec. 6, 2023 It's holiday season and shoppers are out in force. So are the fraud and scam artists! Kathy Stokes, with the AARP Fraud and Prevention Programs, talks about some of the common ways criminals try to take your money.