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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 12h

The Fall Pledge Drive is coming! Tune in to KMSU between Wednesday, 10/21 and Friday, 10/30 for unique programming, great swag, POLKA, and overtures for your support! Visit kmsu.org for more info. Talk to you soon, Radio Heroes!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BE THERE! Your record collection will thank you! INFO: bit.ly/4xwL7IZ

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Beginning on Labor Day (Monday 9/7), KMSU is adding an hour of hosted Jazz Overnight programming from 5:00-6:00 a.m. on weekdays, with additional hosted content on the weekends! Familiar and new voices will help you start your day on 89.7 the Maverick. Follow this link for more info: bit.ly/4h9JACQ

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Rock Bend 35 takes place on September 12-13, at the Minnesota Square Park Pavillion in St. Peter, MN and KMSU will be there! Stop by our table and say hello! Made possible with funding from the MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. More info: bit.ly/4yb5J9A

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

KMSU will be off the air starting around 10:00 a.m. to perform maintenance and testing on our transmitter & antenna. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You will still be able to us with our web stream and with the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

KMSU ON A STICK! 89.7 the Maverick will be broadcasting from the MN State Fair on 9/5 from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.! Stop by the AMPERS booth in the Education Building and say hello! bit.ly/4z1xWRs

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KMSU at the 2026 MN State Fair

KMSU will be broadcasting live from the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, September 5! We'll be stationed at the AMPERS booth in the education building from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., so be sure to stop ...

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

THIS JUST IN: Maverick Slim is doing his Latin Jazz show tonight! Hot weather calls for hot jazz! Listen at 89.7fm/91.3fm/kmsu.org or with the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices! bit.ly/3SNJoQg

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The Maverick Slim Jazz Show

Gary Campbell (aka Maverick Slim) delivers two hours of Jazz to make your Thursday night perfect.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

KMSU DJs will be spinning vinyl @ Together For Mental Health Mankato on Sat. 5/16 in Sibley Park from 2-5 p.m. More details at kmsu.org or togetherformentalhealthmankato.com

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

WOW! What a pledge drive! Not only did KMSU Radio Heroes hit the pledge drive goal with time to spare, but by noon on Saturday your donations set a new fund raising record of over $56,600! Thank you for your support & believing in what KMSU does. Together we make great radio.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

DJ SACRIFICE ALERT! If all the KMSU DJs currently in the studio can raise $1000 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. today, they will get KMSU themed tattoos! Call 507-389-5678 or visit kmsu.org to pledge and to make them get some sweet tattoos! bit.ly/4tnbsY3

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Don't miss 24 hours of two-fisted, sleep deprived, punch drunk, free-form radio when Shuffle Function takes over KMSU on Thursday, April 30! Tune in for games, live music, art, and vinyl, as well as some amazing swag to thank you for your pledge drive gifts. Visit kmsu.org for more information!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

It's Severe Weather Awareness week! Today at 1:45 and 6:45 the state of Minnesota will have simulated tornado drills, so you will hear sirens and warnings broadcast. Visit the website for more info! bit.ly/4mHmNQg

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Severe weather awareness week | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

During this week, the Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service will be promoting severe weather safety and emergency preparedness information.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

PLEDGE DRIVE IS COMING! Visit kmsu.org for Spring Pledge Drive details! It kicks off on Wednesday, April 22 and wraps up on May 1. There will be fun programming, cool swag, and the Shuffle Function 24-Hour Pledge Drive A-Go-Go. Details: bit.ly/3Qecff1

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

B.Y.O.V. IS COMING! KMSU DJs will be running the turntables, but Radio Heroes supply the sweet sweet vinyl! Bring a record to Tremendous Brewing Co between 6-9 p.m. on March 26 and help build the playlist. Click the link for details! bit.ly/47q7lBJ

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B.Y.O.V.: Bring Your Own Vinyl Night!

Thursday, March 26th is B.Y.O.V. night at Tremendous Brewing in St Peter! KMSU DJs will be running the turntables, but you can bring in a record with a song you'd like them to play.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

SYMPHONY TIME CHANGE: The Mankato Symphony Orchestra's performance this Saturday, March 14 at St Peter High School has been moved to 4:00 p.m. to avoid any weather hassles! Ticket link: bit.ly/416JDGI

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Symphonic Series: Fantastique

Breathtaking Brilliance! Prepare for an evening of breathtaking brilliance with Fantastique! Experience the passion and power of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, featuring the Grand Prize winner of ...

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

ERIK KOSKINEN ALERT! Erik will be joining 33 1/3 LIVE today at 2:00 p.m. on 89.7 the Maverick! Listen at 89.7fm/91.3fm/kmsu.org or with the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices. APPLE APP STORE: bit.ly/3WT1E7P GOOGLE PLAY STORE: bit.ly/3VW830K

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Listen to KMSU all morning on Monday, February 23 for your chance to win tickets to see Luke LeBlanc at the Elias J. Halling Recital Hall in Mankato on Tuesday the 24th!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

UPDATE: The repairs on KMSU's tower have been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 11th. Our signal will be down for about three hours starting at 10:00 a.m. During this time you can still listen to KMSU with our web stream or the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices. Thank you for your patience!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

KMSU will be performing necessary upgrades to our tower on Tuesday, February 10th. Our signal will be down starting around 11:00 a.m. for approximately three hours. You will still be able to listen to KMSU via our web stream and with the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

KMSU will be performing necessary repairs and improvements on Monday, January 19 that may result in brief broadcast outages. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the end result will improve your listening experience. Thank you for your patience!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Free Form Freakout presents Sound Art in the Naked Gallery @ the Arts Center of St Peter on Jan 31! Underground & experimental sounds and visuals all afternoon! Details: bit.ly/3ZgDTtb

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Free Form Freakout & I Cut People present Sound Art in the Naked Gallery

Free Form Freakout and I Cut People present the 2nd annual Sound Art in the Naked Gallery on Saturday, January 31st at the Arts Center of Saint Peter.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Celebrate "the only band that matters" on International Clash Day! Joel from Fury Industries will be taking the reigns on Feb 6 and spinning hits, misses, solo stuff and more from The Clash! Details: bit.ly/4jK4WX9

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International Clash Day 2026

Celebrate "The Only Band That Matters" on Friday, February 6th, with International Clash Day!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Thursday, January 15th brings the return of B.Y.O.V. night at Tremendous Brewing in St Peter! KMSU DJs will be running the turntables, but you can bring in a record with a song you'd like them to play! Follow the link for details: bit.ly/4aS08gh

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B.Y.O.V.: Bring Your Own Vinyl Night!

Thursday, January 15, is B.Y.O.V. night at Tremendous Brewing! KMSU DJs will be running the turntables, but you bring the records that will be played!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight (Monday, 12/29), Mankato is in a snow emergency until 8 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, 12/30). During a snow emergency, there is no parking on City streets so snow can be removed quickly and efficiently.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

ATTENTION! We've heard from some listeners that their KMSU collectible glass art was damaged in the dishwasher. This was unexpected, so please handwash them! We're very sorry for the inconvenience. KMSU will work to prevent this issue with future collectible glasses.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Minnesota Morning host Karen Wright is retiring! Thank her for 2 decades on KMSU @ her retirement party on 12/17. Details in the link. Congrats, Karen! bit.ly/4oAp92p

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KMSU Host Karen Wright is Retiring

Karen Wright, KMSU's Minnesota Morning Host and Operations Director, is Retiring!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

KMSU will have live music, stories, The Last Waltz, and the longest bike ride of the year to soundtrack your holiday! Follow this link for details: bit.ly/4pidk2p Listen at 89.7fm/91.3fm/kmsu.org or with the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices.

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Thanksgiving Programming on KMSU

KMSU is so grateful to broadcast from such a great community filled with supportive Radio Heroes! If you need a good soundtrack for Turkey Day & Black Friday, we've got you covered!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

SNEAK PEEK: the swag is rolling in and we will begin shipping soon, but we wanted to give you a look at the first ever KMSU Collectible Glass! Keep an eye on your mailbox! Thank you again for making the Fall Pledge Drive an overwhelming success. Together we make great radio!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It's Give to the Max day in MN, and AMPERS is asking for your help! They're raising money to fill the gap created by a loss of $3.5 million in federal funding that has profoundly impacted its affiliated stations. If you would like to help out, visit ampers.org to donate. Thanks, Radio Heroes!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Congrats to Radio a la Mav & Mav FM DJ Aaron Backlund! Aaron is a finalist in the International Student Broadcasting Competition categories for Best Voiceover and Best Specialty Show for Nippon Now. You can stream the ceremony at 9 a.m. CST on 11/18 on isbc.co. Good luck, Aaron!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

They Might Be Playing They Might Be Giants is back for twelve hours of TMBG on KMSU this Friday, 11/14 from six a.m. to six p.m.! Big news: They Might Be Giants will be joining us LIVE that afternoon from their soundcheck in Nashville! Visit tmbg.love for details.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

WOW! Thanks for making the KMSU Fall Pledge Drive a huge success! We couldn't do it without you, Radio Heroes. Together we make great radio! bit.ly/4oQg99Y

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Radio Heroes CRUSH Fall Drive Goal!

THANK YOU! Your generosity pushed KMSU well past its Fall Pledge Drive goal. KMSU listeners are truly the best in the biz.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

WOW! Polka brings out the pledges! Thanks to all the amazing Radio Heroes that gave so generously during our Fall pledge drive! The drive ended at 9:00 a.m. with a total of $39,300, which is $6000 past our total drive goal! AMAZING! Together we make great radio!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

WOO HOO! KMSU hit the Fall pledge drive goal during The Exhibitionists today! We still have lots of great swag available, so call 507-389-5678 or visit kmsu.org to see all the swag and to donate. Thank you!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

TOMORROW NIGHT! Shuffle Function is playing Radio Roulette from six to nine p.m. on Thursday, October 30! We draw numbers, flip coins, and roll dice to determine a playlist drawn from over 500 old Ktel records! Listen at 89.7fm/91.3fm/kmsu.org or with the KMSU app for Apple & Android devices.

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Shuffle Function Radio Roulette

Shuffle Function Radio Roulette is a radio minefield! Listen at 6:00 p.m. on 10/30 and see what the Radio Gods have in store for you!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Stream 'Completely in the Dark: The Shadow People', the latest Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe production! Made possible with funding from the Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. bit.ly/47JX2st

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Stream The Fountaineers' 'The Shadow People' Radio Drama!

Stream 'Completely in the Dark: the Shadow People', the latest production from the Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Polka Til You Puke is coming! Tune in to 89.7 the Maverick on 10/31 (HALLOWEEN!) from 6-9 a.m. for three hours of polka, laughs, and pledge pitching! Visit kmsu.org for more info: bit.ly/4oiaGsh

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Hear spooky Fountaineers radio dramas all day long on the Minnesota Music Channel on Halloween, including their latest production Completely in the Dark: the Shadow People. Follow this link for the completely schedule: bit.ly/4obdDvj

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Halloween Radio Drama Marathon on the MMC

The Minnesota Music Channel will be airing Halloween themed radio dramas from the Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe all day long on Halloween, October 31st.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Shuffle Function is playing Radio Roulette from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday and you can pledge to play! They draw numbers, roll dice, and flip coins to determine the playlist! It's completely random radio! bit.ly/3JyoXlX

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Shuffle Function Radio Roulette

Shuffle Function Radio Roulette is a radio minefield! Listen at 6:00 p.m. on 10/30 and see what the Radio Gods have in store for you!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Happy Monday! We're in the home stretch of the KMSU Fall Pledge Drive and we've love to hear from you! Visit our giving page to see the great swag we have available and to pledge. Thanks, Radio Heroes! bit.ly/3L7msHL

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The KMSU Vending Machine at Tune Town (630 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato) has FIFTY new Halloween pins in it, but only through October 31st! Don't miss out on them, because they go away on November 1! All proceeds benefit KMSU Radio. Thanks, Radio Heroes!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

CHECK OUT THE FALL SWAG! We have lots of great swag available when you pledge during our Fall Pledge Drive, which kicks off on 10/22! Thanks, Radio Heroes! bit.ly/3KV4kAV

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Check out the Fall Pledge Drive Swag!

You can get some great thank you swag when you donate to KMSU's Fall Pledge Drive!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Polka Til You Puke is coming! Tune in to 89.7 the Maverick on 10/31 (HALLOWEEN!) from 6-9 a.m. for three hours of polka, laughs, and pledge pitching! Visit kmsu.org for more info: bit.ly/4oiaGsh

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TMBGdotLOVE @tmbg.love · 10/10/2025

I won't lie. We need your help! Obviously YOU know about @kmsumaverick.bsky.social's annual @tmbg.bsky.social marathon but WAY too many fans DON'T. Please take a moment to share this post so your friends don't miss out AGAIN this year! Learn more at www.tmbg.love! #TMBG #TheyMightBeGiants #TMBPTMBG

This image is a manipulation of a 1950's-era romance comic book cover, showing a vibrant couple enjoying a warmth of a nearby fire. Speaking of manipulation, we're very subtly trying to get you to share the following information that adorns this image: They Might Be Playing They Might Be Giants is 12 hours of TMBG on the radio by global request. It's happening November 14, 2025, from 6am-6pm Central, broadcast from KMSU 89.7 FM in Mankato, Minnesota, and streaming around the world at KMSU.org. Wait, you say you've already told everyone you know about our TMBG marathon? Oh damn! You're on fire!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe presents 'Completely in the Dark: The Shadow People' on Sunday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m.! This spooky radio drama is one you won't want to miss! Made possible with funding from the Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

THE FALL PLEDGE DRIVE IS COMING! Wednesday, October 22 is the first day of the pledge drive and we hope to hear from you! We have lots of great swag available as a thank you when you pledge, as well as lots of special programming. Halloween Polka Til You Puke, anyone? Follow kmsu.org for more info!

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KMSU Radio @kmsumaverick.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

MANKATO SYMPHONY TICKET GIVEAWAY! Listen to the Shuffle Function Morning Show on Wed. 10/15 between 6-9 a.m. to win tickets to the MSO's presentation of "Latin Pulse". The performance will take place at the Kato Ballroom on Saturday, October 18. Good luck, Radio Heroes!

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