Best Minnesota State University Mankato Podcasts (2024)

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The Fascinating Life of Josh Madson: from A-Listers to the Community Collage 8-28-2024 31:40

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Aug. 28, 2024 Meet Josh Madson. From Fargo, ND, he started out as a hopeful musician, decided to move to L.A. and took any available job before he became an assistant photographer for Annie Leibovitz. He's rubbed elbows with the likes of Bruce Willis, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, and more. He's now in Mankato where he's photographed 5,000+ people w…

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Gardening wth Barb and Karen 8-23-2024 29:57

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Aug. 23, 2024 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about what needs to be done this time of year in the garden.By KMSU

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Gardening with Barb and Karen 8-16-2024 27:54

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Aug. 16, 2024 Peaches and Cat Tales - just a couple topics Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright cover in today's Master Gardener segment.By KMSU

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AL Batt and Dwayne 8-27-2024 27:13

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Aug. 27, 2024 Al Batt talks with Dwayne Megaw about birds, nature and life.By KMSU

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MSU President Edward Inch Talks about the New School Year on 8-27-2024 27:37

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Aug. 27, 2024 Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch sat down with KMSU's Karen Wright to talk about the upcoming school year - budget cuts, student enrollment, new programs, the use of A.I. in the classroom and more.By KMSU

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MSU President Edward Inch Talks about the New School Year 8-27-2024 27:37

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Aug. 27, 2024 Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch sat down with KMSU's Karen Wright to talk about the upcoming school year - budget cuts, student enrollment, new programs, the use of A.I. in the classroom and more.By KMSU

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National Fentanyl Awareness Day 8-21-2024 34:12

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August 21,, 2021 Fentanyl is a killer. Nobody knows that better than Kim Gustavson-Lang and Nancy Sack, Mother and Grandmother to Travis Gustavson, who passed away of an overdose at age 21. want to erase the stigma of talking about this killer. MN River Valley Drug Task Force Commander, Chad Rush, joined KMSU's Karen Wright to discuss what we all c…

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Birding with Batt 8-20-2024 28:59

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Aug. 20, 2024 Feathers, Deer Flies, Hummingbirds and more were a part of today's discussion with Al Batt.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt 8-13-2024 32:00

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Aug. 13, 2024 Birds of a feather like to tune in to listen to Al Batt talk about feathers and other nature-made things.By KMSU

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Gardening With Dwayne And Barb 8 - 09 - 2024 25:01

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August 9, 2024 Karen is off at the Nicollet County Fair showing her flowers, so Dwayne Megaw sat in this morning to talk with Master Gardener Barb Lamson.By KMSU

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Birding With Al Batt on 8-6-2024 30:06

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August 6, 2024 Lots of listeners had questions and comments for Al Batt this morning. So, he answered them and told tales.By KMSU

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Barb and Karen Lament the Loss of Extension Agent Position 8-2-2024 28:36

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August 2, 2024 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright always tell us to call our extension agent if we have any plant-related questions. Blue Earth and LeSueur counties have indicated they are no longer able to fund the extension educator position, currently held by Shane Bujega, who works closely with the Master Gardeners.…

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Birding with Al Batt on 7-30-2024 32:01

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July 30, 2024 Al Batt is heading to the Freeborn County Fair in Albert Lea this week if you want to see him in person.By KMSU

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Local Foods Week with Sabri Fair 7-25-2024 33:07

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July 25, 2024 - During the week of July 22-28, visit one of the participating restaurants to enjoy delicious food and celebrate the partnerships between Region Nine’s farmers and restaurants. Sabri Fair, Reg. 9 Dev. Commission Environmental and Sustainability Planner talks about this event dedicated to highlighting the variety of products available…

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Becky Buller's Mental Health Journey in Song: Jubilee 07262024 30:06

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July 26, 2024 - Becky Buller talks about her new album, Jubilee, which chronicles her journey through depression in the form of a song cycle including instrumental interludes. This project was initially commissioned by the FreshGrass Foundation and was recorded almost entirely live with Buller’s band. She is performing at the Faribault County Fair …

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Gardening with Barb and Karen 7-26-2024 27:57

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June 26, 2024 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright discuss the bounty in the garden - from vegetables to flowers. Summer is a great time of year to see the fruits of your labor!By KMSU

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The Welcoming Table by Aktion Club Theater 7-24-2024 20:47

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July 24, 2024 The Aktion Theater (directed by Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, (Exec. Director of Open Arts MN) is presenting, "The Welcoming Table: Relevance & Stories that Matter" on Fri. July 26, 7 p.m. and Sat. July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 S. 2nd St. Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright spoke with Frink and actors Kyle and L…

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Birding with Al Batt on 7-23-2024 30:33

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July 23, 2024 Learn about the joys of Bird Watching with Al Batt.By KMSU

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Lake Crystal Community Band with Sheldon Meyer 7 - 17 - 2024 13:50

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July 17, 2024 The Lake Crystal Community Band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend, Sun. July 21, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Sibley Park in Mankato. Band Director Sheldon Meyer talks about the group and its music.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on July 16, 2024 29:25

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July 16, 2024 Al Batt discusses how to use your binoculars correctly, damsel flies vs. dragon flies, outhouse lilies, blue-eyed crows and more.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt 07-09-24 28:33

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July 9, 2024 Karen is on vacation, so Dwayne chats with Al Batt.By KMSU

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Master Gardeners on 7-05-2024 29:16

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July 5, 2024 Happy 4th of July! Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about some common garden mistakes and how you can avoid making them, plus other timely garden topics.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt on July 2, 2024 32:47

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July 2, 2024 Earwigs, obsessions, thistles and more! Al Batt discusses many topics of interest on today's show.By KMSU

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Mankato Area Thunder of Drums 6-26-2024 20:44

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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.By KMSU

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Freedom's Beat - An Evening Of Patriotic Music 6-26-2024 12:24

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The Mankato Area Community Band is holding An Evening of Patriotic Music called "Freedom's Beat" on Tues. July 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Historic Lincoln Park. Band President, Bryce O. Stenzel, talks about the July 2nd date's significance.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt on 6-25-2024 30:00

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June 25, 2024 Enjoy listening to Al Batt as he spins tales about birds, insects, worms and more.By KMSU

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How is All the Rain Impacting Our Gardens? with Master Gardeners on 6-21-2024 28:59

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June 21, 2024 The rain just keeps falling and the ground is saturated with flooding. How does this impact our gardens? Master Gardeners Barb Lamson & Karen Wright discuss.By KMSU

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Feeding Our Communities With The Living Earth Center 6 - 13 - 2024 22:05

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June 13, 2024 The Living Earth Center is managing the Blue Earth County Community Farm and fulfilling a need to feed underserved residents. Laura Peterson and SkyAnne Walker talk about the work the organization is doing and how you can become involved.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt On 6-18-2024 30:31

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June 19, 2024 Telling the temperature with crickets, jack rabbits, Google, Siri, Alexa and more with Al Batt.By KMSU

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Juneteenth Celebration In Mankato with Mo Alsadig 6-12-2024 22:51

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June 12, 2024 Mankato is celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2024. Greater Mankato Diversity Council Director Mo Alsadig talks about the event with the theme "Black History = American History". For details, see www.mankatodiversity.org/By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on June 11, 2024 28:14

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June 11, 2024 Today, Al talked about inch worms, grubs, beetles and of course, BIRDS!By KMSU

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Birding with Batt on June 4, 2024 30:47

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June 4, 2024 Listen as Al Batt tells tall tales and true tales about birds, nature and life.By KMSU

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Gardening with Barb And Karen on May 31, 2024 28:38

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May 31, 2024 Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright talk about gardening smarter, not harder.By KMSU

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The NintenTones Video Game Jazz Orchestra with Ryan Rader 5-29-2024 18:12

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May 29, 2024 The NintenTones is the brainchild of drummer Ryan Rader who received a grant from the Minnesota State Arts board to create a jazz orchestra that plays video game songs. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Rader about the idea and the upcoming tour of southern Minnesota. June 1-North Mankato, June 7-Sleepy Eye, June 15-St. Peter, June 18-St.…

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How Many Birds Flew Over Last Night? Al Batt knows... 5-28-2024 30:15

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May 28, 2024 Now there is a way to tell how many birds flew over your county last night! Al Batt talks about Bird Migration Forecasts and much more in the weekly Birding with Batt segment on KMSU.By KMSU

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Decoration Day History with Bryce Stenzel 5-22-2024 21:25

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May 22, 2024 Mankato-area Historian Bryce Stenzel talks about this history of Decoration Day (aka Memorial Day) and local events for this important national holiday.By KMSU

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Mankato Area Public Schools Update with Paul Peterson 05222024 21:01

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May 22, 2024 Mankato Area Public Schools Superintendent Paul Peterson talks about the end of the school year, the legislative session, and the upcoming School Board Elections in which there will be four openings.By KMSU

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Hosts Needed for MSU Japanese Exchange Program 5-22-2024 20:12

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May 22, 2024 Hosts are needed for a Fall semester Japanese Exchange program. Minnesota State University, Mankato is hosting a group of students from Chuo University-Tokyo from Aug. 24 - Sept. 14, 2024. MSU Center For English Language Programs, and Ben Robison, VP & Regional Director for USA Home Stays discuss the requirements and opportunity to bec…

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Birding with Al Batt 5-21-2024 31:30

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May 21, 2024 Al Batt shares memories and stories with us about our feathered friends and the two-legged ones, too.By KMSU

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Birding With Batt On 5 - 14 - 2024 32:18

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May 14, 2024 Al Batt answers listeners questions and shares bird and nature observations.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt on May 7, 2024 28:57

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May 7, 2024 It is a joy to talk with Al Batt about birds, nature, and what's on birders' minds.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt 4-30-2024 29:04

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April 30, 2024 Birding with Batt - the usual witty wisdom of our friendly bird man, Al Batt.By KMSU

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Birding with Batt on April 23, 2024 31:36

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April 23, 2024 Al Batt talks about leucistic birds, dandelion wine, pollinators, beaver lodges, and much more!By KMSU

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Episode #85 - Cody Schilling - former Ellsworth HS star and new Augustana University Men's Basketball Coach 1:00:49

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From a hog farm in a tiny southern Minnesota town to becoming to the states leading scorer that was the path of today’s guest – Cody Schilling. Cody grew up in Ellsworth, MN with 21 kids in his graduating class but that close knit family and community raised him into a high school basketball superstar, a division two all-american and now head coach…

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Birding with Al Batt on 4 - 16 - 2024 30:40

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April 16, 2024 Al Batt talks about Red Admiral Butterflies, Swans,bird memory, mosquitoes, ticks and more!By KMSU

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Let the Planting Begin - Master Gardeners on 4-12-2024 29:45

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April 12, 2024 April is here, the soil is warming up and we can finally plant some things outside. But not everything according to Master Gardeners Barb Lamson and Karen Wright.By KMSU

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Birding with Al Batt 5-08-2024 31:27

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April 8, 2024 - Al Batt talked about trees, bees, ticks, flowers, and so much more!By KMSU

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Free Community Resource Event - Project Community Connect 25:02

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April 10, 2024 It's a one stop shop for resources in the Mankato Community according to Laura Murray, United Way and Kate Hengy-Gretz, Lutheran Social Services. Project Community Connections is a free event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 1 - 4 p.m., to connect those in need of services to resources. Free lunch, child care, hair cuts and more are also …

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MSU Students March for Peace 4-08-2024 29:11

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April 8, 2024 Some students at Minnesota State University are speaking up for peace and holding a demonstration on April 9, 2024, 3-5 p.m. at Erlandson Park in Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Kessel Peace Institute Director Jameel Haque and student advisors, Cole Koets and Natalia Orocio about why they are peacefully protesting.…

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Episode #84 - Emilee Thiesse & Matt Margenthaler (women's & men's head basketball coaches at Minnesota State Mankato 1:09:32

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For only the second time ever and for the first time since 1984, the same school has won both the women’s and men’s basketball championship in division two. That school is Minnesota State Mankato! In this two part episode you will hear from the coach of each of those teams. In her 12th season as head coach Emilee Thiesse led the Mavericks to a 32 -…

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