KMSU Southern Minnesota News Project

Feb 4, 2022

KMSU's Ricardo Moreno, Jr. reports on the start of Spring Semester 2022 with cases of COVID-19 on the rise. He talks with students about their thoughts and concerns.

Feb. 10, 2022

KMSU's Olivia Daniel's reports on a $225K grant awarded to Minnesota State University Mankato and three nonprofit partners.

It comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The funds will go toward increasing food, gardening and nutrition education for youth in under-served communities.

November 24, 2021

Students taking music industry classes at Minnesota State University, Mankato are doing what they can to help others in need by hosting "Can Jam 2", a benefit for the University's Campus Kitchen Food Shelf. KMSU's Ricardo Mereno, Jr. has the story.

November 4, 2021

Minnesota State University, Mankato is an official member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), a leading organization in college-level esports. KMSU Reporter Olivia Daniels talks about this growing and competitive sport.

March 21, 2021

KMSU reporter, Jonathan Fjeld talks about the Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Conference which is committed to developing and enhancing the leadership skills in our collegiate Black young adults, as well as provide opportunities for academic scholars, professionals, and community members to discuss issues that affect descendants of Africa on a local, national, and international level. The conference takes place April 6-7 of 2021.

January 27, 2021

Minnesota Valley Action Council is reaching out to get the word out about its Energy Assistance Program. Director Sheila Ous says many who have lost jobs or have been otherwise affected by the pandemic may be eligible and are encouraged to see if they qualify for energy assistance or other programs offered by MVAC.

January 22, 2021

KMSU's Olivia Daniels reports four out of 10 students on the Minnesota State University campus suffers from food insecurity. A new food pantry has opened at MNSU to help bridge a growing need.

Nov. 19, 2020

KMSU reporter, Olivia Daniels talks with MNSU student June Somsanith about her recent diagnoses of COVID-19 and how all students can help protect their friends and families by being tested before returning home for Thanksgiving break

April 23, 2020

A group of Minnesota State Mankato students are doing their part to help with Governor Tim Walz's call for Homemade Mask Week to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mavs of Action Committee (MAC) is a student-run organization supported at Minnesota State University, Mankato. MAC focuses on social justice through education, advocacy, and activism with an inclusive and intersectional feminist lens. MAC strives to unite MNSU students in an effort to create change on the MNSU campus as well as in the Mankato, Minnesota community.

May 1, 2020

Minnesota State University is raising money to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic. KMSU reporter Erik Borchert talks about the MavCares Fund which is providing much-needed financial support during these unprecedented times.