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

Host Taylor T. and Scott Granberg-Rademacker discuss political polarization, how to overcome it, and what it means to contemporary society.By Government 101 Podcast

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

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 2 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1972 landslide win by Richard Nixon over George McGovern. Scott insults Matt's favorite football team while considering the fallout from the 1972 burglary at the Watergate Hotel.…

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

Host Ben L. talks with guests Sophie N. and Allyson W. about civic engagement and getting involved in your community.By Government 101 Podcast

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

Dr. Amelia Pridemore visits with singer/guitarist Dave Simonett from the band Trampled by Turtles to talk about entertainment policy and music.By Government 101 Podcast

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

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 1 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1984 landslide win by Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale. Kevin is accused of getting election updates via telegraph which is still faster than the Pony Express that Scott gets his news from.…

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

Taylor T. talks with Political Science Professor Dr. Fred Slocum about how American Presidents have been historically classified.By Government 101 Podcast

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

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Dr. Pat Nelson from the Department of Criminal Justice about political violence and terrorism.By Government 101 Podcast

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

Minnesota State Mankato students Taylor T. talks with Salvatore A. and Sophie N. about President Trump's likely Cabinet appointments. As a note to our listeners, this episode was recorded on December 10th, before President Trump took office.By Government 101 Podcast

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

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with guests Allison W. and Ben L. about political branding, social media, and why the algorithms seem to know us better than we know ourselves.By Government 101 Podcast

Host Scott Granberg-Rademacker sits down with Urban and Regional Studies Professor Dr. Miriam Porter to talk about all things local government--including a "Top 5" list!By Government 101 Podcast

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

Taylor T. talks with Minnesota State Mankato Professor Dr. Tom Inglot about the war in Ukraine. This episode was also highlighted as the "Podcast of the Week" on KMSU.By Government 101 Podcast