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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.

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

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July 03 2015 Gardening With Barb

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Barb Lamson, Master gardener, talks about choosing seeds, Amaryllis, and more!

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Master Gardener, Barb Lamson and KMSU MN Morning Show host, Karen Wright talk about gardening.

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Jan. 9, 2021 Touring Minnesota State Parks with naturalist Scott Kudelka

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Jan. 13, 2021 Mankato's ECHO Food Shelf Update
ECHO Director Deisy DeLeon says there's a great need for volunteers at the local food shelf as nine out of ten volunteers have left due to the pandemic. There is also an urgent need for food and donations to help the growing need of food insecurity in southern Minnesota.

ECHO Food Shelf Update With Deisy DeLeon

Jan. 13, 2021  4-H Pollinator Ambassadors
Chloe Johnson, a sixth grader from Sleepy Eye is taking action to save the bees through her 4-H project. Nicollet County 4-H Extension Agent, Dianna Kennedy and Chloe talk about the program and how others can get involved with improving our planet.

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Jan. 20, 2021 Community Stories with Karen Wright
Jack Considine, long-time Mankato Council member and newly retired legislator talks about life after politics and his involvement in the community and where he'd like to see it in the future.

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Jan. 27, 2021 Minnesota Valley Action Council is reaching out to get the word out about its Energy Assistance Program. Director Sheila Ous says many who have lost jobs or been otherwise affected by the pandemic may be eligible and are encouraged to see if they qualify for energy assistance or other programs offered by MVAC.

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

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