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 …

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

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

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.…

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 …

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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.…

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…

March 8, 2025 - Al Batt is a treasure to Southern Minnesota and beyond. Join him as he entertains with his charm and wit on KMSU.By KMSU

April 1, 2025 - There's no fooling! It's Al Batt with lots of fun tales - true and maybe not true, but always entertaining.By KMSU

Enjoy 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.By KMSU

Rebekka Jay joins Aaron on Radio A La Mav to chat about the Student Government Open Forum coming up on Wednesday, April 2, at noon in the Hearth Lounge of the CSU building.By KMSU

March 28, 2025 - Barb Lamson was one of the very first individuals in the MN Master Garden Program. She talks about the group's humble beginnings, how it has grown, and how things have changed through the years. Barb and Karen also talk about the upcoming "Spring Alive!" education day on April 5, and the upcoming MG Plant sale on May 17, 2025.…

March 28, 2025 - The Minnesota State Mankato Performance Series is hosting a concert by singer/songwriter Madeleine Roger on Tues. April 1, 2025. Roger is based in Winnipeg, Canada and will share her artistry as a songwriter and singer, as well as speak with students in the Music Industry class at MSU.…

March 26, 2025 - Mankato Area Public School Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about how the dismantling of the Dept. of Education could impact the school district. He also discusses Artificial Intelligence and how the district is educating and implementing it in schools. Plus Peterson describes on-going mental health needs of students.…

March 26, 2025 - April marks the fourth annual "Research Month" at Minnesota State Mankato. Students Clara Johnson (Nursing) and Linden Anthony (Elementary Ed) talk about their research and their role as ambassadors for the Research Apprenticeship Program which aims to recruit more students to conduct research. There are a number of events in April…

March 25, 2025 - As a 22-year-old intern, Andrew Herr asked Glen Taylor for a million dollars. And he got it! Herr talks about how Taylor let him make mistakes as an intern which resulted in him becoming the CEO of Rembrandt Foods, a leading egg company. Herr was the guest speaker at Minnesota State Mankato's "Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship …

March 25, 2025 - As a 22-year-old intern, Andrew Herr asked Glen Taylor for a million dollars. And he got it! Herr talks about how Taylor let him make mistakes as an intern which resulted in him becoming the CEO of Rembrandt Foods, a leading egg company. Herr was the guest speaker at Minnesota State Mankato's "Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship …

March 25, 2025 - Al Batt shares bird observations as we are in the Spring season. He also answers listener's questions.By KMSU

March 19, 2025- Katti Leuken, Early Childhood Family Education Program Supervisor in the Mankato Area Public School System describes the many classes and services offered to parents of children ages 0 -5 years old.By KMSU

March 18, 2025 - Al talks about possums, migration, turkey vultures and more.By KMSU

March 14, 2024 Listen as Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Barb Lamson give tips and tricks for you to have a successful gardening season.By KMSU

March 13, 2025 - In June 2024, the Rapidan Dam suffered catastrophic failure when floodwaters tore around the west end of the dam, eating away the shoreline and sending a century's worth of sediment stored behind the structure down the river. Dr. Phil Larsen, co-director of Minnesota State Mankato's Earth Systems Laboratory and MSU alum Dr. Zach Hi…

March 13, 2025 - In June 2024, the Rapidan Dam suffered catastrophic failure when floodwaters tore around the west end of the dam, eating away the shoreline and sending a century's worth of sediment stored behind the structure down the river. Dr. Phil Larsen, co-director of Minnesota State Mankato's Earth Systems Laboratory and MSU alum Zach Hilgen…

March 12, 2025 - A permit application to mine sand and gravel on land immediately adjacent to one of the Mankato area's newest and largest parks has been withdrawn following a flood of opposition. Community effort, led by Charles Eltonga, who started a petition which helped to save the park from mining was a success.…

March 11, 2025 Al Batt wasn't on the show last week because he was in the hospital! Al reported that he had a stroke and we are so happy he was able to join us and is on his way to recovery. A week without Batt is like a week without seeing a bird!By KMSU

March 1, 2025 - It is a delight to have Master Gardener Barb Lamson back from being a Winter Snow Bird! Barb and Karen answer listeners questions and talk about what you can do in March to help quench your gardening passion.By KMSU

Feb. 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.By KMSU

Feb. 25, 2025 - Join Al Batt as he tells tales of nature and life.By KMSU

Feb. 19, 2025 Mankato Area Public Schools provides community education for all ages and reaches out to communities beyond Mankato. Melanie Schmidt, Enrichment Coordinator, and Tia DuPont, Recreation Specialist talk about the many opportunities open to participants.By KMSU

Feb. 18, 2025 Al Batt shares his wit and wisdom, sprinkled with a bit of humor.By KMSU

Once Dwayne got his tech troubles squared away, Al Batt was able to join in for another episode of Birding With Bat.By KMSU

Feb. 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.…

Another great episode of Birding With Batt where Al answers lots of listener questions. Enjoy!!By KMSU

Dwayne fills in for Karen on today's chat with Al Batt. Enjoy the conversation!By KMSU

Jan. 21, 2025 Join Al Batt for his usual entertaining segment on KMSU radio with Karen Wright.By KMSU

Jan. 22, 2025 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent, Paul Peterson, and MAPS Principal on Special Assignment, Tabitha Miller, discussed the new FOCUS schools which are being developed in the district and how they work to serve students. Peterson also discussed how the U.S. election of a new administration may impact education.…

Jan. 15, 2025 The Kessel Peace Institute at Minnesota State University Mankato and the Greater Mankato Diversity Council have teamed up to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a movie premiere featuring King's 1961 visit to Mankato. Kessel Peace Institute Director, Jameel Haque discusses the event set for Mon. Jan. 20, 2025.…

Jan. 14, 2025 Al Batt clears up the myth that possums got here by traveling in hay bales. He discusses winter bird counts, snowy owls, drinks named after birds, bunnies and more.By KMSU

Jan. 15, 2025 Minnesota State University System Chancellor, Dr. Scott Olson, is touring the state to meet with the media to discuss the System's FY2026-27 biennial request. He spoke with KMSU's Karen Wright about the role Minnesota State plays in meeting workforce needs, and discusses key elements of the legislative request.…

Jan. 10, 2025 Is it too early to start seeds? Yes. Mostly. Master Gardeners Karen Wright and Kim Neilsen offer tips on what you can start now and what you need to be successful. And they share what NOT to do -- they know, from experience!By KMSU

Jan. 8, 2025 The Crossroads Campus Ministry serves many with their food outreach program that includes "Campus Kitchen". Pastor Jenna Couch talks about the organization's fundraiser called, "A Day in the Life of Crossroads", with the aim to keep up with the growing food insecurity faced on the campus at Minnesota State University, Mankato.…

Jan. 8, 2025 The Crossroads Campus Ministry serves many with their food outreach program that includes "Campus Kitchen". Pastor Jenna Couch talks about the organization's fundraiser called, "A Day in the Life of Crossroads", with the aim to keep up with the growing food insecurity faced on the campus at Minnesota State University, Mankato.…