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KMSU Community StoriesKaren Wright Retires from KMSU - Her Favorite InterviewDec. 3, 2025 - Minnesota Morning Host, Karen Wright, is retiring this month from KMSU after 20 years of service. She has done thousands of interviews and will miss the many individuals she has had the honor of interacting with over those years. We are posting her favorite interview which she did on April 3, 2019 with her musical idol, Olivia Newton-John. We wish her well! *Note - songs have been edited from the interview.
2025-12-0316 min
KMSU Birding With BattAl Batt - Live in the KMSU Studio with Karen Wright 11-26-2025Nov. 26, 2025 - What a treat to have Al Batt live in the KMSU studios! Al and Karen discuss all sorts of things - from birds to milking cows to catching mice, and so much more.
2025-11-1832 min
KMSU Community StoriesMankato Symphony Broadcast 03-30-25Enjoy the Mankato Symphony Performance from 03-15-25 broadcast on KMSU on 03-30-24. Please note we were only able to broadcast the Mozart Requiem portion of the performance due to technical difficulties.
2025-03-3147 minKMSU Community StoriesMankato Public Schools and DEI with Supt. Paul Peterson 1-26-2025Feb. 26, 2025 KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Mankato Area Public School Superintendent Paul Peterson about recent policy changes for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and what that might mean for District #77. Peterson also provided updates on what's going on in the district.
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KMSU Every Day Is Earth DayClimate Change - A Global Crisis with MNSU's Paul Prew 2-06-2025Feb. 6, 2025 - MNSU Urban Studies Professor Dr. Paul Prew’s research and personal interests revolve around the growing concerns regarding the destruction of our environment. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Prew about how we can understand this global crisis in the capitalist world-system and what we, as individuals, can do to make a difference.
2025-02-0526 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding with Al Batt on 1-21-2025Jan. 21, 2025 Join Al Batt for his usual entertaining segment on KMSU radio with Karen Wright.
2025-01-2330 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayHarvesting the Power of Volcanoes 12-19-2024Dec. 19, 2024 Magma Power, LLC, is pioneering energy technology to harvest the power of volcanoes for renewable energy. Magma Power CEO, Levi Connor, spoke with KMSU's Karen Wright about the proprietary system designed to safely, efficiently and cost effectively extract geothermal energy from magma reservoirs.
2024-12-2725 minKMSU Community StoriesMinnesota Riverbend Brass Choir 11-26-2025Nov. 26, 2024 KMSU's Dwayne Megaw talks with Tom Bierer, founder of the Minnesota Riverbend Brass Choir, and Cindy Braam-Gawdrych, Conductor, about their upcoming Holiday performances and about the origins of the group.
2024-11-2721 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayCOP-29 with J. Drake Hamilton of Fresh Energy in Azerbaijan 11-21-2024Nov. 21, 2024 Fresh Energy's J. Hamilton Drake represented Minnesota at the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan this past week. She witnessed the historic 2015 Paris Agreement in support of the global response to the threat of climate change, and has attended nine COP summits. She shares her insights with KMSU's Karen Wright for "Every Day is Earth Day".
2024-11-2128 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayAP Climate & Environmental News Director, Peter Prengeman, reports from COP29 in Azerbaijan, Nov. 14, 2024Nov. 14, 2024 Global Climate and Environmental News Director, Peter Prengaman, leads the Associated Press global climate and environment team. Prengaman was at the COP29 Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan when KMSU's Karen Wright talked with him about how U.s. President-elect Donald Trump's win last week will affect international efforts to combat climate change.
2024-11-1527 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayEnvironmental Justice with Michael Wilson Becerril 10-31-2024Oct. 31, 2024 The Living Earth Center is hosting its 19th Annual Earth Conference - From Extraction to Regeneration: The Future We Create. One of the keynote speakers of the event, Michael Wilson Becerril, who is an activist scholar specialized in Environmental Justice, spoke with KMSU's Karen Wright about the consequences of extraction on both the environment and human societies.
2024-10-3129 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayThe Path to Restoring Our Atmosphere with Rob Jackson 10-17-2024Oct. 17, 2024 KMSU's Karen Wright talks with one of the world's leading climate scientists, Rob Jackson, who is Chair of the Global Carbon Project, a senior fellow at Stanford's Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy, and author of "Into the Clear Blue Sky: The Path to Restoring Our Atmosphere."
2024-10-2127 minKMSU Community StoriesHow Inequality Affects the Way we Think, Live and Die with author Keith Payne 10-11-2024October 11, 2024 The Broken Ladder: How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live and Die by author Keith Payne is the "Common Read" book at Minnesota State Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Payne and Dean of Library Services, Chris Corley, about the book and its relevance to today's world.
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KMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectPut a Woman In Charge Event hosted by students at MSU 9-26-2024Sept. 26, 2024 Students at Minnesota State Mankato are holding a "Put a Women in Charge" event to encourage fellow-classmates to get out the vote and empower women. KMSU's Karen Wright spoke with Avalon Luehman (Students for Reproductive Justice) and Abigail Andree (College Democrats) about the upcoming concert.
2024-09-2714 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding with Batt 9-24-2024September 24, 2024 Swarms of dragon flies in the sky was one topic Al Batt talked about on his weekly "Birding with Batt" show on KMSU radio.
2024-09-2531 minKMSU Community StoriesUnited Way Update with Barb Kaus on 9-18-2024September 18, 2024 Mankato Area United Way Director Barb Kaus talks with KMSU's Karen Wright about the latest happenings with the UW Campaign and upcoming events.
2024-09-1921 minKMSU Community StoriesMSU President Edward Inch Talks about the New School Year 8-27-2024Aug. 27, 2024 Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch sat down with KMSU's Karen Wright to talk about the upcoming school year - budget cuts, student enrollment, new programs, the use of A.I. in the classroom and more.
2024-08-2827 minKMSU Community StoriesNational Fentanyl Awareness Day 8-21-2024August 21,, 2021 Fentanyl is a killer. Nobody knows that better than Kim Gustavson-Lang and Nancy Sack, Mother and Grandmother to Travis Gustavson, who passed away of an overdose at age 21. want to erase the stigma of talking about this killer. MN River Valley Drug Task Force Commander, Chad Rush, joined KMSU's Karen Wright to discuss what we all can do. A special event is taking place Sun. Aug. 25 noon - 3 p.m at Ray Erlandson Park, Mankato to create awareness and knowledge of what we can all do to help.
2024-08-2634 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayJournalists Talk on Climate with Peter Prengaman from the AP 8-012024Aug. 1, 2024 Peter Prengaman, Global Climate and Environment News Director of the Associate Press (AP) talks with KMSU's Karen Wright about how climate policy is being covered (and ignored) by influential leaders and what we can do to be heard.
2024-07-2929 minKMSU Community StoriesThe Welcoming Table by Aktion Club Theater 7-24-2024July 24, 2024 The Aktion Theater (directed by Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, (Exec. Director of Open Arts MN) is presenting, "The Welcoming Table: Relevance & Stories that Matter" on Fri. July 26, 7 p.m. and Sat. July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 S. 2nd St. Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright spoke with Frink and actors Kyle and Leona about the inclusive production.
2024-07-2420 minKMSU Community StoriesThe NintenTones Video Game Jazz Orchestra with Ryan Rader 5-29-2024May 29, 2024 The NintenTones is the brainchild of drummer Ryan Rader who received a grant from the Minnesota State Arts board to create a jazz orchestra that plays video game songs. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Rader about the idea and the upcoming tour of southern Minnesota. June 1-North Mankato, June 7-Sleepy Eye, June 15-St. Peter, June 18-St. James, June 22-New Ulm and August 16-St. Peter.
2024-05-2918 minKMSU Birding With BattHow Many Birds Flew Over Last Night? Al Batt knows... 5-28-2024May 28, 2024 Now there is a way to tell how many birds flew over your county last night! Al Batt talks about Bird Migration Forecasts and much more in the weekly Birding with Batt segment on KMSU.
2024-05-2830 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayLove Earth Now by author Cheryl Leutjen 4-24-2024May 2, 2024 Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day is a book by Cheryl Leutjen. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with the author about finding one's own path to living more earth-conscientiously.
2024-05-0217 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayThe Blue Earth Project Kick-Off with Paul Ebbenga 4-18-2024April 18, 2024 The Blue Earth Project,advocating for ecological resilience in Southern Minnesota. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Blue Earth Project founder Paul Ebbenga about the program's kick-off to create a better environment for all. Check out The Blue Earth Project's new website as it kicks off Earth Day 2024: https://blueearthproject.org/
2024-04-1830 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DaySt Peter Greenhouse Gas Inventory By GAC Students 4-11-2024April 11, 2024 Students in Gustavus Adolphus College professor Jeff Jeremiason's Environmental class senior project was to take an inventory of greenhouse gases in the city of St. Peter. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Gabe Mauer, Lucy Peterson, Ari DeVries and Scott Knowlton about what they learned.
2024-04-1530 minKMSU Community StoriesMSU Students March for Peace 4-08-2024April 8, 2024 Some students at Minnesota State University are speaking up for peace and holding a demonstration on April 9, 2024, 3-5 p.m. at Erlandson Park in Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Kessel Peace Institute Director Jameel Haque and student advisors, Cole Koets and Natalia Orocio about why they are peacefully protesting.
2024-04-0929 minKMSU Community StoriesThe Power Foods Diet with Dr Neal Barnard 4-04-2024April 4, 2024 Dr. Neal Bernard is President of the Physicians Committee on Responsible Medicine, where he leads a research team investigating scientific issues in nutrition and health. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with him about his new book, The Power Foods Diet, The Breakthrough Plan that Traps, Tames and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss.
2024-04-0427 minKMSU Community StoriesThe Chicago Farmer Band 3-18-2024March 18, 2024 - The son of a small town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow midwesterner John Prine, he’s a working-class folk musician to his core. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Cody about his band and upcoming visit to Mankato.
2024-03-2117 minKMSU Community StoriesHanna Cesario Stars as Patsy Cline in Local Production 3-13-2024Mar. 13, 2024 KMSU Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright talks with local musician and performer Hanna Cesario about her starring role in "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" at the Kato Ballroom on March 14, 15, and 16, 2024 at the Kato Ballroom.
2024-03-1322 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayHow to Achieve Zero-Carbon in Industry with Jeffrey Rissman 2-23-2024February 22, 2024 Jeffrey Rissman is the senior director of the industry program at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy think tank. He talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about his new book," Zero-Carbon Industry:Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity", which he describes as a groundbreaking plan for transitioning the industrial sector to zero emissions by 2035
2024-03-1123 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding with Batt on January 30, 2024Jan. 30, 2024 KMSU's Karen Wright of Minnesota Morning, talks with Al Batt, a man wise beyond his years, who also loves birds, nature and being kind.
2024-01-3029 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayRenewable Energy and The Grid 1-24-2024January 25, 2024 KMSU's Karen Wright talks with a panel of three scientists about incorporating renewable energy into the grid. Guests: Dr. Melissa Lott, Senior Research Scholar at the Center for Global Energy Policy, Columbia University.Dr. Sara Kurtz, University of California-Merced School of Engineering.Dr. Erin Baker University of Masachussetts-Amherst
2024-01-2518 minKMSU Community StoriesHappy Thanksgiving from KMSU11232023Nov. 23, 2023 Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at KMSU radio! This segment produced by Minnesota Morning's Karen Wright features Thanksgiving stories from some KMSU volunteers: Al Batt, Barb Lamson, Herb Kroon and Karen, with a few songs thrown in.
2023-11-2229 minKMSU Community StoriesCooking with Joe of Hyacinth Restaurant and his Secret Carbonara Recipe 11202023Nov. 20, 2023 Cooking with Joe is back! It's been several years since Joe Flannery IV has done his cooking show on KMSU's Minnesota Morning - but he is now a full-fledged chef at Hyacinth Restaurant on Grand Ave. in St. Paul! He talks about his experiences there and shares a signature Carbonara recipe.
2023-11-2052 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayCarmageddon: A Compelling Case To Ditch Your Car 11022023Nov. 2, 2023 Daniel Knowles hates cars. He authored a book called: Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It." He talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about taking action to make a change.
2023-11-0128 minKMSU Birding With BattAl Batt Talks About Birds And So Much More 05092023May 9, 2023 Al Batt has lots of questions and observations from KMSU listeners and addresses them with his usual wit and humor. We love Al!
2023-05-0930 minKMSU Birding With BattLots of Listeners share with Al Batt on 05022023May 2, 2023 Today, many KMSU listeners texted their observations, jokes and questions for Al Batt. It was a busy and interesting discussion.
2023-05-0230 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectMNSU Big Ideas Challenge Competition Winners 04252023April 25, 2023 The Big Ideas Challenge at Minnesota State University, Mankato is a new venture competition that encourages and celebrates innovative business ideas. KMSU's Matt Brown went to the 2023 challenge and describes this year's ideas and tells the story of a past participant (Logan Sendle of Lakeshore Potential) who made his winning Big Idea into a successful business after graduating from Minnesota State Mankato.
2023-04-2505 minKMSU Community StoriesBecky Buller Inducted into MN Music Hall of Fame 04132023April 13, 2023 The delightful Becky Buller, originally from St. James, Minn has made a big name for herself with her bluegrass music. She is in the International Blue Grass Hall of Fame, and now she is being inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame this week. Becky shares stories of her musical journey with KMSU Minnesota Morning Host, Karen Wright. Buller started from humble beginnings in Southern MN and now sings with the likes of Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and more.
2023-04-1328 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectBrittney OKeefe Reflects on Comedian Josh Peck 04072023April 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.
2023-04-1206 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectSomething Rotten! Directed by Paul Hustoles 04072023April 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.
2023-04-1206 minKMSU Community StoriesThe St Paul and Minnesota Foundation with Eric Jolly 03242023March 24, 2023 The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation is a statewide community foundation that serves all of Minnesota. President & CEO, KMSU'S Karen Wright interviews Eric Jolly about how the non-profit provides grants to 8,500 communities across the state.
2023-03-2422 minKMSU Birding With BattSpring has Sprung with Al Batt on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Spring has sprung and the birds are waking up and returning to Minnesota! Al Batt has his usual wit and wisdom to share with KMSU listeners.
2023-03-2130 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News Project2023 Distinguished Alumni Award WinnersFeb. 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.
2023-03-1507 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayNo Mow May is on the Way! How to Grow a Bee & Pollinator LawnMarch 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.
2023-03-0329 minKMSU Community StoriesPlay Pickleball at the Pickle Barn in Mankato Mar. 1, 2023March 1, 2023 A Mankato couple with a background in tennis have opened the Pickle Barn -- a facility for others to play Pickle Ball, an up and coming sport. Mitch and Sidney Elofson opened the first Pickle Ball facility in Mankato and one of the first in the state. A Grand Opening will happen this weekend, March 4 and 5, 2023. The Pickle Barn is located at 90 Power Drive, Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright knew nothing about Pickle Ball or the Pickle Barn and you can learn all about it in this podcast for yourself!
2023-03-0228 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News Project47th Annual Pan African Conference at MNSU, February 16-17, 2023For 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.
2023-02-1504 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectProfessor's Students Tell Community Stories through Podcasting ClassFeb. 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.
2023-02-0923 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectMinnesota State Has Huge Economic Impact In Southern MinnesotaFeb. 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.
2023-02-0904 min
KMSU Gardening With Barb And KarenHydroponics and More With Master Gardeners 01272023Jan. 27, 2022 One of our KMSU listeners asked us to talk about Hydroponics, so Master Gardener Barb Lamson talks about that and answers other questions from our listeners.
2023-02-0326 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectMNSU Opens New Golf Training Facility 02012023Feb. 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.
2023-01-3104 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectCollege Athletes Earn Cash for Name Image Likeness 1116202211-17-2022 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.
2022-11-1605 minKMSU Community StoriesCurtis and Loretta Come to St James10102022Nov. 7, 2022 Curtis & Loretta Simonet will be performing at the Princess Theater in St. James on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, 7 p.m. The duo share stories on KMSU's Minnesota Morning with host Karen Wright.
2022-11-0922 minKMSU Community StoriesA Chat with MN Folk Musician John Gorka 10052022Oct. 5, 2022 John Gorka will be in concert at Minnesota State on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. KMSU Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright, and KMSU Day Sponsor (and John Gorka fan), Kathy Kaliski, talked with the award-winning folk musician.
2022-10-0622 minKMSU Community StoriesScottie Miller Band Coming To Mankato On Oct. 1, 2022Sept. 22, 2022 The Scottie Miller Band returns to Mankato on Sat. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. at Hooligan's in Mankato. The Minneapolis-born singer-songwriter talks about how he got his start in the blues biz , describes his latest book/poetry/album project and talks about finding hope through recovery. Brought to you by the MNSU Music Dept and KMSU radio through the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund.
2022-09-2119 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding with Al Batt on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 He's our favorite bird man. Join Al Batt on KMSU as he delights with his wit and humor and winning personality.
2022-08-0828 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayPlanning for Water Quality with Chuck Brandel 08042022August 4, 2022 August is National Water Quality Month. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Chuck Brandel, an engineer in the lead water business unit at ISG about innovative ways his company works with agriculture, cities, and counties for best practices to maintain water quality.
2022-08-0427 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayOnward Energy and the Importance of Reliable Energy_06232022June 23, 2022 Onward Energy Is among the top independent energy companies in the nation with a location in Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Sr., VP of Operations, David Rhodes and CEO, Steve Doyon about Onward Energy's efforts to provide clean energy to maintain a reliable power grid, and what the future in energy production holds.
2022-06-2224 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With Batt - 05-10-22It's always a beautiful day when Al Batt joins us on KMSU!
2022-05-1026 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayThe Problem With Microplastics With Macy Gustavus 04282022April 28, 2022 Microplastics are no small problem. Researcher Macy Gustavus talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about the growing problem and provides ideas on how we can all help. Gustavus is participating on a virtual panel on May 1, 3:00 p.m. after the movie screening of "The Story of Plastic". Register at:https://bennington.zoom.us.meeting/register/tJwtd-6qrDwjHNft5UACL ur s3atqYxzYaQ
2022-05-0525 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectSpring Semester 2022 and COVID-19 Concerns On CampusFeb 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.
2022-04-0505 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectGrant to MNSU Brings Farm to School and School to FarmFeb. 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.
2022-04-0505 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectMNSU Music Students Host Can Jam 2November 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.
2022-04-0504 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectThe Popularity of Varsity Esports at MNSUNovember 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.
2022-04-0506 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectPan African Conference 2021March 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.
2022-04-0506 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectFood Insecurity On CampusJanuary 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.
2022-04-0504 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectCOVID-19 Impact on MNSU StudentsNov. 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
2022-04-0504 minKMSU Southern Minnesota News ProjectMavCares Fund Helps StudentsMay 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.
2022-04-0502 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattAugust 3, 2021 - Al Batt joins us live from the Freeborn County Fair in Albert Lea! He's busy there as a fair Superintendent doing important things.
He visited with KMSU about:
Impact of poor air quality on our avian friends
Hummingbird Hurrah
Possom or Opossum?
Chickens outnumber us
And lots more!
2022-03-3129 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattOctober 26, 2020 - Al Batt shares many topics on today's show:
Why birds hop
Plant a Hackberry Tree for the birds
How to prevent Woodpeckers from pecking your cedar siding
Why is that Crow burying things in my yard?
Pandemic Past times for People
KMSU's first Million $ Pledge!!??
2022-03-3130 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattNov. 19, 2019 - Al Batt talks with Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright on KMSU about many topics:
Al reviews bird books NOT to get for Christmas gifts
Al's gags recently were published in the New Yorker magazine
U of MN Raptor Center
Where are my cardinals?
How many spiders do we swallow each year?
Do Hedge Apples repel spiders?
2022-03-3030 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattMarch 4, 2019 - Welcome to Al's World! It's filled with birds, nature and kindness. Al Batt has been doing a weekly show on KMSU 89.7 FM radio for more than 30 years! Listen as he talks with Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright.
2022-03-3024 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattDecember 17, 2018 - Do you need some ideas of what to get for a gift for the bird lover in your life? Al Batt has some great ideas for those with a mild interest in birds to those who are obsessed with the avian species. Merry Christmas from Al Batt and all of us here at KMSU radio!
2022-03-3025 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattSeptember 25, 2018 - Al Batt talks about autumn nuts, birds, the end of the hummingbird season, and much more on "Birding with Batt" on KMSU's Minnesota Morning with host Karen Wright.
2022-03-3029 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattSeptember 11, 2018 - Birding with Batt discussions included the difference between frogs and toads, grackles and crows, migrating birds and butterflies, and observations shared by KMSU listeners.
2022-03-3031 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattAugust 29, 2018 - Al Batt talks about all the monarchs we are seeing at this time of year, along with other observations from listeners on KMSU's Minnesota Morning with host Karen Wright.
2022-03-3028 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattMay 22, 2018 - Birding with Batt on KMSU's Minnesota Morning Show. Talk of Indigo Buntings, Squirrel Sweat, old coots, etc...
2022-03-3031 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattJuly 10, 2018 - Naturalist and Ornithologist, Al Batt, relates his observations of nature and birds. He visits with Jim Gullickson on KMSU's Minnesota Morning.
2022-03-3030 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattJuly 3, 2018 - On today's edition of "Birding with Batt" on KMSU's Minnesota Morning show hosted by Karen Wright, it's all about the birds!
2022-03-3028 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattJune 26, 2018 - Al Batt talks about all things birds, nature, etc. on KMSU's Minnesota Morning with host Karen Wright. He also shares wisdom on "trusting your gut".
2022-03-3029 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattJUne 5, 2018 - Naturalist/Ornithologist/Storyteller, Al Batt, shares his observations on nature and birds with Karen Wright, host of Minnesota Morning on KMSU.
2022-03-3032 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattApril, 24, 2018 - Birding with Batt Segment on KMSU's Minnesota Morning with Karen Wright.
2022-03-3029 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattAugust 29, 2017 - Bird man, Al Batt, talks with KMSU's Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright.
2022-03-3030 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattAugust 15, 2017 - Al Batt talks with KMSU's Karen Wright about birds, nature and all sorts of shenanigans.
2022-03-3027 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattNovember 7, 2017 - Birding with Batt on KMSU radio with bird man, Al Batt and Minnesota Morning Host, Karen Wright.
2022-03-2424 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattDecember 12, 2017 - KMSU's Jim Gullickson sits in for Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright for the weekly interview with Al Batt.
2022-03-2426 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattJanuary 23, 2018 - Al Batt talks birds and nature on KMSU's Minnesota Morning.
2022-03-2429 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattFebruary 27, 2018 - Have you ever seen a yellow cardinal? Just one of many bird topics discussed on "Birding with Batt" on KMSU's Minnesota Morning.
2022-03-2427 minKMSU Birding With BattBirding With BattMarch 5, 2018 - Al Batt and Karen Wright talk about bird migration in the spring and many other bird topics on KMSU's Minnesota Morning Show.
2022-03-2425 minKMSU Gardening With Barb And KarenGardening With BarbOctober 19, 2018 marked the Pledge Drive version of Master Gardener Show. Barb & Karen talked about gardening, but were also trying to bring in matching dollars for a grant given by a master gardening program fan. Thanks to all who pledged their support to KMSU radio!!
2022-03-1528 minKMSU Gardening With Barb And KarenMaster Gardener 01-26-2018January 26, 2018 Master Garden show with Karen Wright and Barb Lamson on KMSU's Minnesota Morning show - Planning your garden, pruning, great varieties to try, etc!!
2022-03-0328 minKMSU Gardening With Barb And KarenGardening With Barb 02 02 2018February 2, 2018
Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about seed catalogs, using ashes in the garden, science fair projects and the upcoming Spring Alive! workshop. Broadcast on KMSU's Minnesota Morning February 2, 2018
2022-03-0326 minKMSU Gardening With Barb And KarenGardening Barb 03-02-2018Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what's coming in spring, and about which type of water-distilled, carbonated or tap, is best for plant growth. On KMSU's Minnesota Morning on March. 2, 2018.
2022-03-0327 minKMSU Gardening With Barb And KarenBarb And Karen 01-29-2016Master Gardener, Barb Lamson and KMSU MN Morning Show host, Karen Wright talk about gardening.
2022-03-0323 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayClimate Justice with Minnesota Interfaith Power And LightSept. 30. 2021 What is Climate Justice? KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Charissa Verdoorn, Outreach & Policy Manager with Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light about its efforts to get communities of faith to take action to protect the planet and ensure a healthy life for all people.
2022-02-2328 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayImproving The LeSueur WatershedNew state funding is targeted to tackle water quality problems in the LeSueur watershed. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Carrie Jennings of the Freshwater Society about a recent study that found the best way to alleviate the river's problems is wetland restoration and construction.
2022-02-2330 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DaySolar Community Gardens With Morgan KoehlerJuly 22, 2021 Every Day is Earth DayCommunity Solar Gardens - what are they? How do they work? KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Morgan Koehler, Community Engagement Program Director for Novel Energy about how using solar energy can save money and improve the environment.
2022-02-2316 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DaySoil And Sustainable Farming With Dr. Mriganka DeDr. Mriganka De, a Soil Scientist at Minnesota State University, Mankato, talks about how soil management can greatly reduce global warming and contribute to the future health of the planet.Aired July 2021 on KMSU 89.7 FM
2022-02-2332 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayEveryday Is Earth Day Episode 1May 13, 2021 In this first episode of Everyday is Earth Day, Minnesota Morning host, Karen Wright, talks with environmentalist Leigh Pomeroy about the importance and idea for this series of programs which will air every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. on KMSU.
2022-02-2332 minKMSU Every Day Is Earth DayEarth Week With Leigh Pomeroy And Lou SchwartzkopfApril 19, 2021 KMSU's Minnesota Morning kicks off Earth Week 2021 with a pair of professor emeriti who have embraced saving the earth in their retirement. Minnesota State University, Mankato Professor Emeritus of Physics, Lou Schwartzkopf and Professor Emeritus of English and Film, Leigh Pomeroy share their efforts and discuss how we can all be involved.
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