September 4, 2025 - The Midwest may be far from the coasts, but the impact of climate change warming our oceans affects us all. Martin Smith, a professor of environmental economics at Duke University explains the importance of Climate Change Policy.

Climate Change Creates Ocean Warming, and that Affects us All 9-03-2025

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 food for the food shelf, and activities for the kids.

Mankato Zero Waste Day in the Park 9-10-2025

Sept. 11, 2025 - The Maverick Innovation Gateway, Powered by Nidec, is Minnesota State University, Mankato’s newest interdisciplinary initiative designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning. Mav-FM reporter, Jason Thao, visited the new facility and has this report. 

Maverick Innovation Gateway 9-11-2025

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

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

Birding with Al Batt on 9-16-2025

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.

St Peter Art Stroll with Josh Madson 9-17-2025

Sept. 17, 2025 - Dr. Nick Riley is an internationally-known chemistry professor from the University of Washington, whose research is helping to revolutionize our understanding of biological systems and disease mechanisms. He spoke at Minnesota State Mankato for the 35th annual Leonard A. Ford Lectureship on Sept. 17, 2025.

Ford Lectureship with Dr Nick Riley 9-17-2025

September 30, 2025 -Squirrels and nuts, is there such a thing as a sea gull, wooly bears, and more with Al Batt.

Birding with Al Batt on 9-30-3035

October 2, 2025 - It's October and time to think of weatherization, energy efficiency, and the cold weather rule for the upcoming winter. Minnesota Valley Action Council Weatherization Manager, Briana Parr-Baker, and Energy Assistance Manager, Sheila Ous discuss.

COLD WEATHER RULE & PREPARING FOR WINTER 10-02-2025

October 9, 2025 -  Scientists are now finding microscopic particles of plastic in peoples' bodies, posing an invisible threat to human health. Minnesota State Mankato's Department of Health Science is hosting the 2024 award-winning documentary, "Plastic People" on Oct. 9, 2025. KMSU's Karen Wright spoke with Dr. Mary Kosuth, a U of MN environmental researcher who is featured in the film about her findings and how plastic is affecting us.

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