KMSU Community Stories

KMSU Community Stories

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KMSU Community Stories episodes

  • Adult Basic Education Boot Camp 05102023

    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.

    23 min
  • Mankato Area Adult Basic Education Boot Camp 05102023

    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.

    23 min
  • Suicide Prevention with Mel Hoffner 04192023

    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.

    30 min
  • Becky Buller Inducted into MN Music Hall of Fame 04132023

    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.

    29 min
  • Dist. #77 Early Learning Center with Katie Gag 04122023

    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.

    21 min

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KMSU Community Stories - Interviews with guests who stop by the KMSU studios and share information about events and resources available in our community.