KMSU Southern Minnesota News Project

April 7, 2023 Josh Peck, comedian and TV celebrity spoke at MNSU to hundreds of students on campus about his struggles with weight, bullying and how it has formed him into who he is today. KMSU's Brittney OKeefe reflects on how his journey impacted how she looks at herself.

April 7, 2023 KMSU's Matt Brown shares the story of MNSU's decades-long theatre director who retired and came back for a final performance  to an audience of many former students and others. This is a story of how Paul Hustoles had a final hurrah after 2020 closed down the theatre season.

Feb. 23, 2023 Minnesota State University, Mankato has over 120,000 alumni. Each year a committee selects the top alumni for the year. KMSU's Matt Brown introduces us to this year's honorees.

For 47 years, Minnesota State has hosted the Pan African Conference. Each year the conference focuses on a unique theme relating to Pan African issues. This year, they hope to create a discussion around the cross-generational joys of black people around the world. KMSU's Matthew Brown reports.

Feb. 6, 2023 Minnesota State University Professor of Communication Studies, Dr. David Engen, introduces us to podcasts about our community created by his students in his "Special Topics Course". He introduces the stories on KMSU's Minnesota Morning with Karen Wright.

Feb. 6. 22023 Minnesota State University brings millions of dollars into southern Minnesota.  KMSU's Matthew Brown talks with MNSU President Edward Inch and VP of Finance Rick Straka about the University's contributions to the community.

Feb. 1, 2023 Minnesota State Mankato held a grand opening to show off its new golf training facility, built and funded by the teams. KMSU reporter Matt Brown introduces us to MNSU Golf Coach, Alex Schmitz and others who participated in the event.

11-17-2022 Professional athletes have been making millions when companies use their name, image, or likeness. Now, college athletes have an opportunity to earn money from their talent. KMSU's Ellen Solem tells us about Minnesota State Mankato athletes benefiting from the new policy.