KMSU Southern Minnesota News Project

April 16, 2020

Southern Minnesota News Project reporter, Jonathan Fjeld, tells us about the #RememberMeTooMovement, started by international students who are concerned that they will be able to continue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 13, 2020

Southern Minnesota News Project reporter, Erik Borchert talks about MavPass. As students get ready for new courses in upcoming semesters, sometimes the topics are unfamiliar or rigorous. Minnesota State University, Mankato has developed a new resource to help students succeed. As distance learning becomes the new normal, MavPass has also transitioned its study sessions to host online options as well.

March 20, 2020

Karen Wright talks with Minnesota State Mankato students about how the Coronavirus has impacted them and what they are doing since they can't return to campus.

March 13, 2020

Representatives of the Southern Minnesota Healthcare Coalition held a news conference to discuss the state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Southern Minnesota. In addition, Governor Tim Walz declared a "peacetime state of emergency" in Minnesota.

Feb. 27, 2020

Southern Minnesota News Project news anchor Sandy Maraj introduces the news:

- National Diversity Case Competition reported by Jonathan Fjeld

- MNSU Food Insecurity program with Campus Kitchen reported by Sandy Maraj

- Cultural Competency program offered through the MNSU Diversity Institute reported by Erik Borchert

Feb. 28, 2020

Southern Minnesota News Project anchor Samantha Buckley introduces the news:

- Millions of scholarship dollars available for MNSU students reported by June Samsonith

- MNSU is presenting its Winter Choral Concert by reporter Wyatt Gag

- The MNSU Theatre Department presents "A Knight's Tale", a traveling tour

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 MNSU News

Samantha Buckley anchors the newscast featuring:

- Olivia Daniels talks to Poorna, an exchange student who tackles the highest mountains

- Sofia Martinez on the Maverick Dance Marathon that raises funds for children

- June Samsonith investigates the Bunny Just Piano competition

Feb. 20, 2020 MNSU news

News anchor, Sandy Maraj narrates a newscast with stories from:

- Erik Borchert on the Pan African Conference at MNSU

- Jonathan Fjeld on the Career Fair at MNSU

- Samantha Buckley on the theater production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

Feb. 14, 2020 Southern Minnesota News Project anchored by Samantha Buckley with stories by:

- Olivia Daniels with research on road salt being done by MNSU engineering students

- Samantha Buckley on Galentine's Day

Feb. 13, 2020 Southern Minnesota News Project, anchored by Sandy Maraj with stories by:

-Erik Borchert on Seasonal Affective Disorder and help available to mnsu students

-Sandy Maraj on Sri Lankan Night at MNSU

-Wyatt Gag on Brandon & the Club's new release