KMSU Community Stories

Nov. 1, 2023 Greater Mankato Area United Way Executive Director Barb Kaus updates us on the 2024 campaign, talks about a $35,000 matching grant, and explains some of the good works done by the organization.

Oct. 25, 2023 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Petersen answers questions about the upcoming Dist. #77 Bond Referendum.

Oct. 18, 2023 What is your ancestry? Heather Harren from the Blue Earth County Historical Society gives presentations about DNA testing and researching your family's history. The BECHS is hosting an upcoming presentation on Oct. 21, 2023.

Oct. 18, 2023 Mankato Area United Way Executive Director, Barb Kaus, talks about the 2-1-1, a program to provide resources to help individuals with all kinds of concerns. She also updated us about the on-going UW campaign and how you can contribute.

Dana Sikkila from the 410 Project stopped by the Shuffle Function Morning Show to talk about the 20th anniversary celebration for the 410 Project!

Josh Madson stopped by the Shuffle Function Morning Show to talk about what's next for the popular Mankato Community Collage project.

October 9, 2023 The local Veterans for Peace group is holding a Ceremony at Reconciliation Park in Mankato, Oct. 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. to recognize Indigenous People's Day. Dakota Elder, Dr. Chris Mato of SW State University will speak and there will be a 38 minute silent procession with a bell rung for each individual who lost their life. Vets for Peace Chapter 27 member Jim Brown explains.

Oct. 4, 2023 The Mankato area is hosting a number of events to recognize Indigenous People's Day from Oct. 5th - 9th. Diane Dobitz, a member of the Indigenous People's Day Committee talks about the events as a way to strengthen relationships.

Oct. 4, 2023 Rene Maes, Director of Camp Sweet Life and a member of the Mankato area Lions Club, talks about an upcoming event to raise funds to fight Type 1 Diabetes and to support kids who have the disease. The Diabetes Rally is scheduled for Oct. 14, at the WOW! Zone in Mankato.

Sept. 28, 2023 Mankato's own Singing Cowgirl, Lisa Murphy, talks about her upcoming John Denver Tribute which will take place Saturday, Oct. 7, 7:00 p.m. at the St. Peter, Minn. American Legion Post 37.