May 24, 2023 Minnesota State Mankato's English Learning Center is seeking host families for Japanese students coming to MNSU for ESL classes Aug. 19 - Sept. 9, 2023. ESL Instructor, Dan Greenwood provides details for this opportunity.

May 17, 2023 Greater Mankato welcomes the newest installation for the 2023 CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour with a public kick-off on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Greater Mankato Growth Program & Events Manager, Crystal Olson talks about the latest works and how to be a part of the tour.

May 10, 2023 What is Adult Basic Education? Mankato Area Public School District ABE Coordinator talks about an upcoming summer bootcamp for individuals who want to get their GED and pursue further education. It's free and open to anyone. She also talks about ESL and the need for tutors in the region.

May 10, 2023 What is Adult Basic Education? Mankato Area Public School District ABE Coordinator talks about an upcoming summer bootcamp for individuals who want to get their GED and pursue further education. It's free and open to anyone. She also talks about ESL and the need for tutors in the region.

April 26, 2023 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about the upcoming $9.3 million budget cuts that are being done in Dist. #77, the mental health crisis in schools and more.

April 19, 2023 Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Mel Hoffner's daughter, Mara, died by suicide at age 13. Now, Hoffner is educating others about how the mental health system is broken, and the better training is needed. The Hoffner family has teamed up with the United Way and MNSU's Center for Rural Behavioral Health to bring another Suicide Prevention event to southern Minnesota on April 24, 2023.

April 13, 2023 The delightful Becky Buller, originally from St. James, Minn has made a big name for herself with her bluegrass music. She is in the International Blue Grass Hall of Fame, and now she is being inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame this week. Becky shares stories of her musical journey with KMSU Minnesota Morning Host, Karen Wright. Buller started from humble beginnings in Southern MN and now sings with the likes of Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and more.

April 12, 2023 Mankato Area Public Schools will open a new Learning Center later this year for children ages 3 - 5.  Katie Gag, Assistant Director at the Early Learning Center talks about the new facility, who it's for, how to apply, and also discusses important issues to consider among the pre-K age group.

April 10, 2023 Ceceli Polzin, recently-named director of the Mankato YWCA, talks about her new role, and the upcoming 2023 Women of Distinction event.

April 5, 2023 Local drummer Ryan Rader has played with at least 25 bands from around the area. He talked about becoming a drummer and an upcoming gig with The Hoppers on April 8, 2023 at Chankaska Winery.