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January 2023 There are so many seed catalogs! They are still sent in the mail and are online. What should you look for? Barb & Karen talk about some of the changes they've seen in how the catalogs are presented as well as what you really need to know.

Seed Catalogs_ So Many Choices_ Which is Best

March 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.

No Mow May is on the Way! How to Grow a Bee & Pollinator Lawn

July 27, 2023 How do we improve the water quality in our southern Minnesota lakes? Lake Washington Improvement Association board member, Jim Folden, talks about what the organization has done to make great strides in bettering the lake for all.

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Lake Washington Improvement Association - How Everyone Can be a part of the Quality Water Solution

August, 3, 2023 Blue Earth County Sheriff Jeff Wersal talks about how the legalization of marijuana use will impact law enforcement and the public. Wersal fears the law was pushed through too quickly and lacks what it takes to make it enforceable. He also says it will create additional problems in society. (Wersal is the former head of the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force before he was elected Sheriff last year).

Effect of the New Marijiuana Law in Minnesota 08032023

Nov. 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.

Cooking With Chef Joe Of Hyacinth Restaurant and his Secret Carbonara Recipe11202023

Nov. 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!

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Feb. 7, 2024 Bryce Stenzel, (aka Abraham Lincoln, costumed historical interpreter) talks about an upcoming event to celebrate what would have been Abraham Lincoln's 215th birthday. The event takes place on Lincoln's birth date, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, 7-9 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Center, Mankato.  The event is free and open to the public, no registration necessary.

Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's Birthday on Feb. 12 at Lincoln Community Center

June 26, 2024 The Mankato Kiwanis Club presents the 32nd Thunder of Drums on Tues. July 9, 2024, 6:45 p.m. at Blakeslee Stadium on the campus of Minnesota State University. Kiwanians Doug Faust and "Fuzzy" Fascnacht provide details.

Mankato Area Thunder of Drums 6-26-2024

Aug. 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.

Journalists Talk on Climate with Peter Prengaman from the AP 8-012024

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

Birding with Al Batt on 6-3-2025

Dr. Michael Wells talks about how Keith Mardak of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, gave a gift to the US Handball Association that allows Minnesota State University students to earn scholarships while becoming certified to teach handball.

Michael Wells-Handball at MSU

Dr. Robbie Burnett, director of recruitment and retention in the College of Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato talks about a grant she received from the MN Dept. of Education to expand the "Teachers of Tomorrow" program. The focus is on retaining candidates of color to become our future teachers.

Robbie Burnett-Teachers of Tomorrow

Dr. David Sharlin, Professor of Biology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, talks about a new grant from the National Science Foundation that awards scholarships to incoming freshmen students who are interested in Biological Sciences.

David Sharlin RISEBIO

Dr. Shane Bowyer, Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Minnesota State Mankato talks about a recent grant he received to promote agricultural education and business education for one of the state's most important industries.

Shane Bowyer_Agriculture_and_Business_at_MSU

Louise Dickmeyer, Director of Continuing & Professional Education at Minnesota State Mankato and Prof. Dan Sachau, Director of OERG talk about a training program being conducted with Nidec Corporation. This pioneering project was made possible through a grant with the MN Jobskills Partnership. Aired on "Minnesota Morning" on June 21, 2018. Lean how your business could benefit by collaborating with OERG and the MSU Continuing & Professional Education departments.

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