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Hot Jazz For Decent People Returns

KMSU is thrilled to support The Arts Center of Saint Peter’s Hot Jazz for Decent People summer series, which kicks off on Friday, July 11 in Minnesota Square Park Pavilion.
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2025 Songs on the Lawn Lineup Announced

KMSU is proud to support the 22nd annual Songs on the Lawn! Join us from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Civic Center Plaza in dowtown Mankato every Thursday in June for great live performances.

Scholarship Recipients

Dorthy Van Norman Scholarship and Library Services Scholarship
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Minnesota Garage Music History on Memorial Day

Tune in at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day) for a deep dive into Minnesota's rich Garage band history with your tour guides Tom Tourville and John Kass.

Celebrating Excellence: Dan Hiebert's Contribution to Financial Planning

Dr. Daniel Hiebert, PhD, CFP®, Director of Financial Planning and Assistant Professor of Finance/Financial Planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato, has been featured in the Journal of Financial Planning.

Library Services Discontinues Fines

Fines traditionally have been used to encourage library users to return overdue materials.
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Every Day is Earth Day Wins Climate Adaptation Award

Karen Wright was presented with the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Award for her popular Every Day is Earth Day segment. The ceremony took place on Thursday, May 8th, at the Bell Museum in St. Paul, MN. Congratulations, Karen!
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New Fountaineers Radio Serial Premieres on May 1

Tune in every Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. starting May 1st to hear a brand new radio drama from the Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe!
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MMC Spotlights New Mankato Music

The Minnesota Music Channel will be airing a one-hour special about new music from the Mankato music scene, featuring music and interviews with Late Night Luke and The Quantum Mechanics.

The Southern Minnesota Conference on Psychology(SMCP)

This year’s conference, themed "Recognizing Skills for Success," brought together students, faculty, alumni, and professionals to celebrate and explore the vital skills gained through studying psychology.
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Thank You For Your Support, Radio Heroes!

Thank you for making the 2025 KMSU Spring Pledge Drive a huge success, Radio Heroes!
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MARATHON EXCLUSIVE: Limited Run DJ Supergroup Shirt!

During the final hours of the Shuffle Function 24 Hour Pledge Drive A-Go-Go you can pledge for this exclusive limited run softball jersey featuring the DJ Supergroup logo!

Department of Social Work Presents: Annual Honors Day

The Department of Social Work Presents: ANNUAL HONORS DAY on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at CSU 245.

Fall 2026 Parking Privileges Information

Parking Privileges Information
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THE SPRING SWAG IS HERE! THE SPRING SWAG IS HERE!

Check out some of the great swag we have awaiting you when the Spring Pledge Drive kicks off on Wednesday, April 2nd!
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The 2025 Pledge Drive A-Go-Go Events!

Annual Pledge Drive marathon brings vinyl, live music, and weirdness to end the Spring fundraiser! 24 hours of two fisted, sleep deprived, punch drunk, free form radio!
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The Shuffle Function 24 Hour Pledge Drive A-Go-Go Is Coming!

The Shuffle Function 24 Hour Pledge Drive A-Go-Go starts on Thursday, April 10th at six p.m. and runs through Friday, April 11 at six p.m. TWO DJs! NO SLEEP! LIVE RADIO!
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March Minnesota Music History on the MMC!

Celebrate March Minnesota music history moments on the Minnesota Music Channel!

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