KVSC 88.1FM - News Stories

Financial Crisis Forum Podcast

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:00:36 -0500

On October 15, 2008, a Forum on the Financial Crisis was held featuring professors from the departments of Economics and Finance, Insurance and Real Estate.

Joanne Dorsher

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:48 -0500

Joanne Dorsher is running to represent the District 15A in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Listen to her conversation with Jo McMullen-Boyer where Dorsher discusses her positions on education, healthcare and civic engagement.

State Representative Steve Gottwalt

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:22:27 -0500

Rep. Steve Gottwalt of District 15-A discusses St. Cloud issues including the DeSoto Bridge funding and SCSU bonding. Gottwalt also answers questions about the gas tax, and education finance.

State Senator Tarryl Clark

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:30:57 -0500

Tarryl Clark has moved quickly into the Minnesota political spotlight. The Senator and Assistant Majority leader has an extensive conversation with KVSC's Jo McMullen about the 2008 bonding year, working with Governor Pawlenty and priorities for Central Minnesota.

SCSU's Recycling Program: Green or Guilty?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:40:37 -0500

Jenna Lee Wundrow, assistant news director at KVSC, exposes some of the failures and successes experienced by St. Cloud State's recycling program. Listen to decide whether the green movement have a place at St. Cloud State or is the recycling effort just trash? Is SCSU green or guilty?

Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:59:54 -0500

KVSC's news department presents 1976 St. Cloud State University graduate and Pierz, Minnesota native John Stumpf. The President and CEO of one of the nation's largest banking institutions shares his personal story in a very genuine and entertaining way.

Minnesota 13 Moonshine

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:56:30 -0500

KVSC's news department presents an engaging interview with the author of a new book that documents Stearns County, Minnesota's domination in the illegal moonshine business during Prohibition. Many intriguing factors led to Minnesota 13 being distributed and favored nationally.

Tibetan Monks Sand Art

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:49:14 -0500

In April 2006 St. Cloud State University hosted an amazing exhibit and performance from the famed Tibetan Loseling monks of the Drepung Monestary. Atwood Memorial Center's (student union) art gallery was a four-day home for the monks as they created a mandala sand painting. Students, faculty and community members were entranced by their intricate work with tiny particles of colored sand. Astonished it would be destroyed once complete. KVSC's news director during their visit was Samrat Kharel--a Nepalese national. Kharel produced this award winning radio feature on the monks breathtaking work. He tells their story with eloquence and from a perspective most Americans can hope to learn from.

SCSU President Earl Potter

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:47:34 -0500

KVSC's news director Samrat Kharel spends time getting to know President Earl Potter in this one-on-one interview. The new president discusses his priorities for campus, the strengths of programs along with how SCSU can develop stronger partnerships in Central Minnesota.

Shoemaker Hall Archeology Dig

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:46:08 -0500

Students at St. Cloud State University gain hands on experience in a summer archeology class. KVSC sent reporter Donny Daubanton to capture the sounds, methods, and discoveries of a summer 2006 dig in front of Shoemaker Hall. This eldest dormitory on campus (built in 1915) flanks the Mississippi River and is a known home of early settlers and Native Americans prior. You'll get a glimpse into how history is all around usand how a university professor brings it to life for her students.