April 20, 2023 It's Earth Week. Plastic pollution is a growing global environmental crisis. Mankato Area ZeroWaste Co-founder, Jane Dow, talks about this problem and how it impacting our environment and our health. Mankato ZeroWaste is a grassroots organization focused on reducing waste in all forms. This weekend, it is sponsoring a first-of-its-kind Styrofoam Recycling event.

April 13, 2023 The Recycling Partnership is a national non-profit solving for "circularity". Kathryn Huded, VP of Recyclability Solutions defines a circular economy and how The Recycling Partnership is working to address gaps in the U.S. Recycling System

April 6, 2023 Regenerative Poultry Farming. It's a "State of Mind" and is much different from how farming has typically been done. Internationally-renowned farming pioneer Reginald Haslett-Marroquin shares his model for regenerative poultry farming. He is keynote speaker, sponsored by the MNSU Water Resources Center, on Tues. April 11, 7-8:30 p.m. in Ostrander Auditorium.

March 30,2023 When it comes to water, there may be over 10,000 lakes, but it's all interconnected. That's why the state Board of Water & Soil Resources is supporting local governments in developing prioritized, targeted and measurable implementation plans to address the largest threats to water resources which provide the greatest environmental benefit. 1W1P Coordinator, Julie Westerlund explains how we can all play a role in improving water quality.

March 23, 2023 How does Climate Change exacerbate flood risk and what should Congress do?  Shana Udvardy, Dr. Climate Resiliency Policy Analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists talks about the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's Spring weather outlook and the recently released UN Climate Report.

March 9, 2023  Stephanie Dorman, National Program Director for Recharge America discusses the state of electric vehicles in the U.S. and the upcoming Mobilizing Minnesota Symposium sponsored by Recharge Minnesota. She discusses why Minnesota is a leader in this area - because of Recharge Minnesota.

March 9, 2023 Is my home a candidate to have solar panels installed? Megan Spears, Project Manager at All Energy Solar talks about how to find out if you could benefit from solar energy on your home or business. It's a long-term investment she says will pay for itself.

March 2, 2023 No Mow May is on the Way! How can you create a resilient lawn to protect the bees and other pollinators so essential to a healthy ecosystem? KMSU'S Karen Wright talks with Becky Rice with the BlueThumb/Metro Blooms organization, a non-profit devoted to improving water quality and protecting the environment. Included are ideas on where to get seed and plants, as well as on-line resources to help you out.

Feb. 9, 2023 Madison, Minnesota Regenerative farming pioneer Carmen Fernholz shares insights on his decades  of experience with organic farming.  Fernholz is the 2022 winner of the "Organic  Pioneer Award" from the Rodale Institute. He spoke at MNSU on behalf of the Water Resources Center on Feb. 9, 2023.

Your questions answered about whether to join a Community Solar Garden. 
Feb. 2, 2023 Can you save money by subscribing to a Community Solar Garden? Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright wanted to learn more how it works, so she talked with Timothy Denherder-Thomas and Toya Lopez from Community Energy Futures (CEF). CEF is a new solar garden cooperative seeking subscribers in the Blue Earth County/Mankato area which will be especially beneficial to renters and low income families.