Best KMSU | Minnesota State University Podcasts (2025)

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St Peter Art Stroll with Josh Madson 9-17-2025 30:01

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Sept. 17, 2025 - Photographer extraordinaire, Josh Madson, talks about his involvement in the upcoming St. Peter Arts Stroll. He also describes how he wanted to become a rockstar, but instead, became a photographer of tens or thousands of people through his Community Collage project.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 9-16-2025 30:01

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Sept. 16, 2025 - Al Batt talks about spiders, passenger pigeons, berries, and gratitude.By KMSU

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How and Where to See the Best Fall Colors with Brian Schwingle 9-12-2025 24:10

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Sept. 12, 2025 - Brian Schwingle, Forestry Expert with the MN DNR discusses how and where to see the best color in Minnesota. He also talks about the science behind the color change and how weather impacts its brilliance.By KMSU

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How and Where to See the Best Fall Colors with Brian Schwingle 9-12-2025 24:10

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Sept. 12, 2025 - Brian Schwingle, Forestry Expert with the MN DNR discusses how and where to see the best color in Minnesota. He also talks about the science behind the color change and how weather impacts its brilliance and longevity.By KMSU

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Mahkato Wacipi Powwow 9-11-2025 22:59

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Sept. 11, 2025 - The Mahkato Wacipi Powow will take place Sept. 19-21 at Land of Memories Park, Mankato. Powwow Chairman, Dan Zielske, and Volunteer Coordinator, Alice DeYoung, talk about the history of the event and the need for volunteers.By KMSU

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Mankato Zero Waste Day in the Park 9-10-2025 28:01

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Sept. 10, 2025 - Mankato Zero Waste is hosting its second "Mankato Zero Waste in the Park" on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at Sibley Park, Mankato. Jane Dow and Sue Hytjan discuss what you can learn at the event and activities you can participate in such as the clothing swap, have your clothes repaired by volunteer seamstresses, bring…

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Birding with Al Batt on 9-02-0225 31:38

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Sept. 9, 2025 - How old is my tree? How accurate is a wooly bear caterpillar at predicting our winter weather? Al Batt answers those questions and many more.By KMSU

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Birding With Al Batt 8-26-25 28:15

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August 26, 2025 - Karen's at the State Fair so Dwayne's filling in for todays Birding With Batt episode.By KMSU

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Drugs in Mankato_ Awareness Event 8-20-2025 32:35

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Aug. 20, 2025 - Mankato is hosting its 4th annual Fentanyl Poisoning and Overdose Awareness day, Sun. Aug. 24 at Erlandson Park, noon - 3:00 p.m. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Kim Gustavson Lang and Nancy Sack, mother and grandmother of Travis Gustavson who died at age 21 from accidental Fentanyl overdose. Chad Rush, with the Minnesota River Vall…

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Birding with Al Batt on 8-19-2025 29:09

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Aug. 19, 2025 - Al Batt talks about flying crickets, pavement vs. labor day ants, gas plants, varieties of goldenrod and more!By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 8-12-2025 30:42

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August 12, 2025 - Belted Kingfishers, Vultures, ants and more with everyone's favorite bird man, Al Batt!By KMSU

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Birding With Batt 08-05-2025 27:50

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August 05, 2025 - Karen's at the Nicollet County Fair, so Dwayne chats with Al for this week's edition of Birding With Batt.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 7-29-2025 30:53

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July 29, 2025 - What's with all the bunnies this year? And how do I keep squirrels from eating the fruit off my tree? So many questions, answered by Al Batt!By KMSU

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Showing Flowers and Vegetables at the County Fair with Ruth Tweto 7-25-2025 25:45

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July 25, 2025 - Master Gardener Ruth Tweto joins Karen Wright to talk about entering flowers and vegetables at your county fair. It's a way to share your love of gardening, and maybe win a blue ribbon or two. The duo discusses this year's Blue Earth County Fair display.By KMSU

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Minnesota Star Tribune Publisher Steve Groves 7-23-2025 22:19

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July 23, 2025 - Minnesota Star Tribune CEO and Publisher Steve Grove talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about the changing news media and how the publication is adapting to changes in technology and funding. Groves also discussed his recently published memoir, "How I Found Myself in the Midwest: a Memoir of Reinvention.…

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Birding With Batt 07-22-25 28:51

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Karen's preparing for the fair, so Dwayne chats with Al Batt on today's episode of Birding With Batt.By KMSU

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Birding With Batt for 07-15-2025 29:28

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Karen's up north catching Walleyes, so Dwayne chats with Al Batt on today's episode of Birding With Batt.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 7-08-2025 27:12

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July 8, 2025 = Meanderings with Al Batt! What bird sounds like R2D2? Do Possums hang from their tails? Al answers these and other questions.By KMSU

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Deadheading and Hosta Talk with Dawn Hubner 6-27-2025 27:13

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June 27, 2025 - Master Gardener Dawn Hubner joins Karen Wright to discuss the importance of deadheading and other topics of interest to plant lovers.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 7-01-2025 30:57

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July 1, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he answers listeners questions and shares timely observations about birds and wildlife.By KMSU

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Kiwanis Thunder of Drums 6-25-2025 21:09

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June 25, 2025 -The 33rd Kiwanis Thunder of Drums event is happening in Mankato on July 8, 2025. Doug Faust describes the event and explains what drum corps are all about.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 6-24-2025 31:05

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June 24, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he talks about Tales on the Pelican Breeze, how to deal with the raccoons, lone loons and more.By KMSU

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Celebrating Junteenth with Mo Alsadig 6-18-2025 24:31

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June 18, 2025 - What is Juneteenth? How and why do we celebrate It? And what's happening locally on June 19th? Greater Mankato Diversity Council director, Mohammed Alsadig explains.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt on 6-17-2025 30:49

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June 17, 2025 -Al Batt talks about his bucket list, birds, butterflies and more!By KMSU

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How to Become a Master Gardener with Karla Regales 6-03-2025 24:45

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June 6, 2025 - Meet Karla Regales, the new Master Garden Program Coordinator for Blue Earth and LeSueur counties. Karla talks with KMSU's Karen Wright about how to become a master gardener and what the program is all about.By KMSU

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Talking Natives with Master Gardener, Barb Maher 6-13-2025 27:01

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June 13, 2025 - Long-time Master Gardener Barb Maher talks about her Native Plant lawn, the benefits of natives, and about the Serviceberry, an important native to Minnesota.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt 6-10-2025 31:06

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June 10, 2025 - Mosquitoes, Spiderwort, and Frogs, Oh My! Join Al Batt as he talks with KMSU's Karen Wright about birds, nature and life.By KMSU

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Adult Basic Education in Southern Minnesota 6-4-2025 16:26

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June 4, 2025 - Mankato Area Public Schools offers education to adults. Adult Basic Education Coordinator, Karen Wolters, talks about the various programs which are offered throughout the summer beyond GED.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 6-3-2025 30:01

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June 4, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he tells bird tales (and tails).By KMSU

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Update on Mankato Area Public Schools with Paul Peterson_5-28-2025 27:09

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May 28, 2025 - Mankato Area Public School Superintendent, Paul Peterson, discusses what makes students successful in the MAPS district, the new "focus" schools which will be available this fall, graduation, and the legislative session.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 5-27-2025 30:20

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May 27, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he answers listener's questions, including one about becoming a birder - even if you don't use the Internet or Social Media!By KMSU

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Creating an Age-Friendly Mankato and North Mankato 5-21-2025 26:35

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May 21, 2025 - What does it take to create an "Age-Friendly" community? VINE CEO, Melinda Wedzina describes an age-friendly initiative coming to the Mankato/North Mankato area with input from residents.By KMSU

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New Power Zone at the Southern MN Children's Museum 5-21-2025 8:52

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May 21, 2025 - The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota is opening a new exhibit next week. Jaci Sprague talks about the Power Zone which will provide kids with an interactive experience thanks to a donation from Nidec Corp.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt 5-20-2025 28:38

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May 20, 2025- Brighten up your day be listening to the ever-entertaining Al Batt on KMSU's Minnesota Morning.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 5-13-2025 29:11

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May 13, 2025 - Al Batt talks about welcoming back the hummingbirds, the best bird seed, the looming presence of wind turbines, and more.By KMSU

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Singing Hills Chorus Concert 5-07-2025 22:47

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May 7, 2025 - Singing Hills Chorus is a Mankato & North Mankato ACT on Alzheimer's program. Program Director, Sandi Lubrant and volunteer Alysha Kruger, describe this joyful chorus, designed for people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias to enjoy with a family member or friend. The group's upcoming "Grooveberry Jams" concert is May 10, 1 …

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National Ag Education Day Event at the Children's Museum 5-7-2025 14:32

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May 7 2025 - National Ag Education Day will be celebrated May 17, 9 am to 4 pm at the South Central Children's Museum in Mankato. VP for development, Jaci Sprague, describes the free event for families to experience hands-on learning.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt on 5-06-2025 28:16

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May 6, 2025 - Al Batt provides us with the Feather Report, discusses how to recognize Kestrels, describes how goslings grow, and much more!By KMSU

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Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 17, 2025 27:09

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May 2, 2025 - The Minnesota River Valley Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Master Gardeners Ruth Tweto, Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what's at the sale, shopping strategies, what goes into putting on a sale, and more. The sale will be held at the Mankato Curling Club at 9:00 AM.…

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New Sustainability Course Offered at MSU 5-01-2025 26:51

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May 1, 2025 - The College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato is adding a Sustainability Course to its MBA program. College of Business faculty, Dr. Brenda Flannery discusses the importance of this new course to discuss sustainability in business companies and their impact on the environment or society. In addition to driving social …

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Birding with Batt on 4-29-2025 30:23

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April 29, 2025 - Al Batt talks about the science of nest-building, why squirrels dig, saving a loon, and more.By KMSU

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Mankato Area Public Schools: Budgets, Construction, and Shool Choice, with Supt. Paul Peterson 4-23-2025 24:22

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April 23, 2025 - Mankato Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about changes in the District 77 calendar and how it will impact families; the progress of referendum projects; the challenges of budgeting in inflationary times; and Dist. #77 participation in an upcoming "School Choice" event.By KMSU

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Mankato Area Public Schools Seeks Volunteers 4-23-2025 10:56

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April 23, 2025 - Alison Trodahl, Community Engagement Coordinator with Mankato Area Public Schools talks about volunteer opportunities in Dist #77. Currently, the school has about 300 volunteers and are seeking more.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 4-22-2025 28:32

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April 22, 2025 - Happy Earth Day! Al Batt talks about the longest, and shortest-living birds, woodpeckers, and the best, and worst, states for bird watching.By KMSU

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Project Community Connect 4-16-2025 22:55

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April 16, 2025 - Project Community Connect is a one-stop shop of resources available to those in need, and it's happening Tues. April 22, 2025 at the Downtown Civic Center, Mankato. Organizers Kate Hengy-Gretz and Laura Murray say over 90 service organizations will be at this free community event to help reduce barriers and connect people to essent…

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The Nintentones (with a Twist) with Ryan Rader 4-16-2025 22:39

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April 16, 2025 - The NintenTones area a video game Jazz Orchestra created by local artist Ryan Rader. Learn about how this unique group comes up with an extraordinary sound for all ages and will be performing a free concert at the St. Peter Community Center, Room 219 on April 26 at 10 a.m. The performance will also feature live drawing tutorials of…

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It's Planting Time - for Some things! 4-18-2025 27:58

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April 18, 2025 - Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright talk about what it's okay to plant outside now, what to wait on, and where to get some great plants for your gardens this spring!By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on 4-15-2025 28:48

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April 15, 2025 - Al Batt shares his secret of how he keeps the raccoons out of his bird feeders and other tips to protect wildlife from themselves.By KMSU

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Getting Youth Involved in the Environmental Movement 4-10-2025 31:00

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April 10, 2025 - Less than 1% of native prairie and savanna ecosystems exist today. That's why Kim Musser, co-director of the Minnesota State Mankato Water Resource Center and Henry Panoswitch, founder of Prairie Enthusiasts have developed a stewardship program to get youth involved in nature to protect our natural heritage.…

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Uncomplicate Your Plate: A Busy Family's Guide to Meal Planning with April Graff 4-09-2025 29:41

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March 10, 2025 - Registered Dietitian April Graff is well-known around southern Minnesota as one of the helpful smiles at HyVee in Mankato who helps people eat healthier. She has added author to her list of accomplishments with "Uncomplicate Your Plate: A Busy Family's Guide to Meal Planning." She shares some tips with Karen Wright on KMSU's Minnes…