KMSU Community Stories

Sept. 19, 2022 The City of Mankato is seeking input from the public as it puts together its budget for 2023 and beyond. City of Mankato staff, Parker Skophammer explains how the public is invited to an open house to help the city prioritize its "roadmap to the future"

Sept. 14, 2022 Affordable  housing has been a long-time concern in the  Mankato Area. The City of Mankato is reaching out to the public for input on creating an Affordable Housing Plan. Associate Director of Housing and Economic Development, Nancy Bokelmann, talks about upcoming sessions on Sept. 27 and Oct. 1 where the public can provide input.

September 13, 2022 Mankato marks the 50th Mahkato Wacipi Pow-Wow Sept. 16, - 18, 2022 at Land of Memories Park. Dan ZIelske talks about the Pow Wow's history and Alice DeYoung discusses educational and volunteer opportunities. 
https://www.mahkatowacipi.org/powwow-details

Aug.24, 2022  Open Arts Director, Wilbur Neushwander-Frink talks about the Aktion Theater's latest production:

"Turning Towards Each Other - A Kaleidoscope of Community"

Saturday, August 27th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, August 28th at 2:00 PM at Mankato West Hight School Auditorium.

Aug. 30, 2022 MNSU President Edward Inch talks about what's in store for the 2022-23 school year, including the upcoming inauguration, new faces and focuses, Community Collaborations, and his vision for the university.

August 17, 2022 If you think Fentanyl is a big city problem, think again. Someone dies every six minutes from a fentanyl overdose, and the drug can be found everywhere. The 1st National Fentanyl Poisoning & Awareness Day is happening Sunday, Aug. 21, 202 in Mankato, thanks to the leadership of Nancy Sack, who lost her grandson, Travis Gustavson, from an overdose in 2021. She is joined by Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force agent, Lt. Jeff Wersal, and Recovery Specialist, Kara Richardson, who talk on how to save our young people from this poison.

July 20, 2022 The Carnegie Art Center in Mankato is re-opening after a shut down from COVID and the passing of its long-time director. New board member Craig Groe talks about the center and how it is re-creating itself after a time of uncertainty.

June 27, 2022 "And the Band Played On", a book written by Bryce O. Stenzel tells the history of the Mankato Area Community Band, celebrating its 100th Birthday with a summer concert this week. Bryce talks about the band's history through the years.

June 22, 2022 "Mary's Fairy Tale" is a  play written and narrated by Mary Templin. It details her life from childhood to being sent to the Faribault State Hospital in 1959 until her release to Harry Meyering Center in 1974 and having to ask the state for permission (three times) to be married. Co-directed by Wilbur Neuschwander-Frink (Open Arts MN) and Doug Foust (Social Justice Theater, the play is born out of Minnesota State University, Mankato's LitReach program, coordinated by English Professor Diana Joseph.

Aired: June 23, 2022 

Minnesota musician, roper and wrangler, Pop Wagner, talks about his time on "A Prairie Home Companion", and about his upcoming visit to play for the Bothy Folk Club in Mankato on June 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Blue Earth County Library.