KMSU Southern Minnesota News Project

In this episode, I recap the outcomes from all the Maverick athletics this past weekend and go over the upcoming campus concerts that are occurring this week and weekend.  

In this episode, I go over the Maverick athletics happening this week and weekend, as well as some campus news! Minnesota State University, Mankato moved up one spot and ranks eighth nationally in international student population among master’s institutions which is a great accomplishment for both the university and community! MNSU is also doing a toy drive throughout November that I remind listen...

In this episode, I provide the weekend sports recap and list off a few events happening on campus later this evening! 

In this episode, I preview the big weekend for Maverick athletics as the men's and women's hockey teams and men's basketball team look to come out on top. The women's soccer team and men's football team will also start tournament play in the NCAA Division II Tournament. There are also two very fun events on campus this weekend, a silent disco and Mankato's Jazz Mavericks Big Band will perform! I a...

In this episode, there is quite a schedule of events here on campus! From local singer/songwriter Luke LeBlanc to a showing of the "Barbie" movie, there is always plenty for students to do here at MNSU! Sports-related events, twelve members of the men's football team have combined to receive 13 All-NSIC honors for their efforts on the field this season, the women's soccer team will open  NCAA Divi...

In this episode, I go over the many events happening this week on the MNSU campus. From a showing of the most popular films this year, the "Barbie" movie to a way for students to unleash their creativity by creating holiday decorations for the upcoming Maverick Holiday Carnival! Two Maverick athletes were also honored this week, Evan Murr and Malik Willingham, what a great achievement for both ath...

In this episode, I go over the AMC Movie Night hosted by the Student Events Team where students can pick from 3 different movies for a discounted price this Saturday! I also go over all the Maverick athletic events happening this weekend and two events that will be on Monday night, the Maverick Success Workshop: Self Care and The Real Thanksgiving Dinner. 

In this episode, I go over events occurring on campus today and tomorrow for students to get invoked in! From a free, all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving dinner to a chili cook-off, there is plenty do to for MNSU students! 

In this episode, I recap the results from this weekend of Maverick athletics and go over events that are occurring on Monday and Tuesday on campus!

In this episode, I go over the busy weekend for Maverick athletics, remind students about the toy drive MNSU is putting on all throughout November and the African Student Association is hosting a jam and paint night for anyone to join in! 

In this episode, I go over the jam-packed day here on the MNSU campus! From the “Health for Heroes” event offering active, reserve, and retired military members a variety of health services for free, a Red Cross Blood Drive, a Leadership Summit, or Y2K Bingo, students have a variety of events to attend! 

In this episode, I remind listeners about the Birding for Everyone event here on campus and the last activity in the For the Birds event occurring Saturday at Minneopa State Park. Upward Bound at Minnesota State University, Mankato is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to donate if they can! Minnesota State University, Mankato’s 2023-2024 Good Thun...

In this episode, I go over the Adam Sandler Club and the Minnesota State Mankato Collegiate Bass Fishing Team. Both clubs are hoping to raise money in order to keep their clubs running and to allow students the opportunity to be a part of something they enjoy here on campus. The Maverick Involvement is also hosting a How to Lose an Audience in 10 Ways leadership workshop and the second activity in...

In this episode, I recap the Maverick athletics from this weekend ranging from the men's football team to women's swimming and diving! I also go over the "Paper Chain of Empowerment" event hosted by the Women Empowerment club here on campus where students can relieve stress by participating in interactive, mental health and wellness activities! Lastly, I remind listeners about the “Health for Hero...

In this episode, I remind students about the Annual U-Lead Conference and the keynote speaker who is closing out the event, Erik Westrum. I mention the Wiffle Ball Club which is hosting its first public event tomorrow evening for students and faculty to join in on some fun! The men's and women's basketball seasons start this week and this weekend marks the final homestand for the women's volleybal...

In this episode, I remind students of the Annual U-Lead Conference: Building Healthy Habits as Leaders starting today and ending tomorrow with Erik Westrum as the keynote speaker. MNSU is also doing a toy drive all throughout November and are trying to collect 300 toys in 30 days. Everyone is welcome to donate if they can! Lastly, I go over Stuck on Stickers, an event hosted by AIGA Mankato, and a...

In this episode, I go over two Halloween events that are occurring on campus for students to celebrate the holiday. The University of Minnesota's Raptor Center is set to visit campus Wednesday and is open to all students, faculty, and staff! The 11th Annual U-Lead Conference: Building Healthy Habits as Leaders is a 2-day event for students to gain personal and professional skills that will help th...

In this episode, I recap a successful weekend for Maverick Athletics and go over a few campus events on Tuesday!   

In this episode, I go over the various events that are in store this weekend for Family Weekend 2023! It is quite a jam-packed weekend for students and their families with events such as The Price is Right, a pancake breakfast, and a Vikings/Packers watch party in the Maverick Bullpen! There are also plenty of opportunities to watch the Mavs in action this weekend from women's hockey to men's foot...

In this episode, I recap the Professional Sales Workshop hosted by the Student Executive Team with guest speaker Tommy Merickel. He gave great advice on not only being a college student but being a human being and I was lucky enough to get interviews with four students on the Student Executive Team. I also preview Family Weekend 2023 which is scheduled for this upcoming weekend here on campus and...

In this episode, I go over the Professional Sales Workshop hosted by the Student Executive Team featuring Tommy Merickel. This event will be extremely beneficial for students as Tommy will share insight on how to be successful in the workplace. A showing of the 2013 film Her will be hosted by the Maverick Alliance of Secular Students. There are also quite a few spooky events happening on campus to...

In this episode, I go over two events happening later this evening and events going on around campus tomorrow. The last Renting 101 Information Session is occurring and the CSU Haunted Takeover will be a spooky way for students to spend their evening! I also highlight two Maverick athletes who were honored this week in their respective sports, Kiya Durant and Amanda Montplaisir.   

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Amy Roisum Foley about the wind ensemble here at MNSU. She spoke about how she picks her pieces for their concerts, why she became a band director, and how students can get involved in the wind ensemble here on campus. I touched on the tough weekend for Maverick Athletics and how the teams are looking to get back into the win column in thei...

In this episode, I go over the busy weekend here at Minnesota State! From a spooky haunted house to the wind ensemble concert, there is plenty to do around campus! There are three interviews also provided by students who are currently in wind ensemble. Maverick Athletics also has quite a busy schedule this weekend, I go over the women's soccer and hockey and men's football and hockey.       

April 25, 2023 The Big Ideas Challenge at Minnesota State University, Mankato is a new venture competition that encourages and celebrates innovative business ideas. KMSU's Matt Brown went to the 2023 challenge and describes this year's ideas and tells the story of a past participant (Logan Sendle of Lakeshore Potential) who made his winning Big Idea into a successful business after graduating from...