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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 22/09/2026

We're heartbroken as we shared this tragic news: Uncle Frank, longtime volunteer at KVSC, passed away this weekend. He was devoted to all things KVSC like few others. Tuesday DIVERSIONS (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM) was Uncle Frank's main timeslot, and we're honoring him today with a special tribute episode.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 22/09/2026

We've got a great episode of THE MENU for you today. We're talking with John Linnell of They Might Be Giants! Our very own John Drake is handling the interview duties, so you know it's going to be good. At 4:30 PM (CDT) on 88.1 FM and online at our website. Tune in! Photo credit: Miranda Penn Turin

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 21/09/2026

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE is finally back tonight! Tune in at 9:00 PM (CDT) for the season 36 premiere, featuring the Twin Cities hard rock band Stonewalker! It's on 88.1 FM, streaming live on our website, and on UTVS! Don't miss it!

The four members of the band Stonewalker sit on rock by the side of a body of water. One of them holds a guitar.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 20/09/2026

The KVSC TRIVIA THEME REVEAL PARTY happens today. Join us at the Red Carpet Nightclub Event Center in downtown St. Cloud to be among the first to learn the theme for KVSC's 48th Annual #TriviaWeekend. If you can make it, find us one Facebook. There will be a Facebook Live stream of the announcement.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 17/09/2026

The KVSC STORE is open again for our Fall Membership Drive Week, and we've got an extra-special item for all our #TriviaWeekend friends! It's the KVSC Trivia T-Shirt Grab Bag! Pick a shirt size and we'll send you three classic KVSC Trivia t-shirts in that size. Check it out at kvscstore.org

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 15/09/2026

The KVSC Fall Membership drive is underway, and today we're bringing you one of the shows YOU HELP MAKE POSSIBLE! On this week's THE MENU, KVSC Production Director Cat interviews the members of the Seattle-based band Aurora Ave. It's at 4:30 PM (CDT), at 88.1 FM and online at our website. Tune in!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 27/08/2026

KVSC is in the Education Building on Cosgrove Ave with ampers today at the MN State Fair. We'll be having fun doing live interviews and music on air! If you're tuning in on the socials, we'll have plenty of exciting content waiting for you to check out. Tune in on the radio at 88.1fm or KVSC.org

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 27/08/2026

It's that two year opportunity for House reelection! Here at KVSC we are hosting debates, talking and discussing future initiatives. Our first debate is coming up fast, if you have any questions for these potential house member click this link and ask away: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

House 14B upcoming debate on September 1st at 6:30pm You can tune in on the radio at 88.1, KVSC.org or at cloud live.com

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 12/08/2026

We've got a dandy CRISPY CRITICS for you today. There are new albums out from Man/Woman/Chainsaw and The Garden, and our majestic music department members MC Reggie and Charlie have opinions! Tune in at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear them. It's on the air at 88.1 FM and online at kvsc.org.

Album covers for the latest releases from Man/Woman/Chainsaw and The Garden

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 13/07/2026

We're giving away tickets to this weekend's CLUB XCX hyperpop dance party! Enter to win at our website: www.kvsc.org/music/concer...

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 09/07/2026

Tune in now! UNTOLD STORIES OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA brings you "An Information Conversation with Surahoolies Part 3." John Drake talks to the band about their history in advance of this weekend's reunion show. The episode airs today at 12:30 PM (CDT) at 88.1 FM and streaming online at our website.

John Drake surrounded by three members of the band Surahoolies

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 01/07/2026

Get ready for some delightful debate on your dial! CRISPY CRITICS happens today at 4:30 PM (CDT). Tune in to hear John Drake and MC Reggie discuss the latest releases from Pearl & the Oysters and Jordan Patterson. It's at 88.1 FM and streaming live on our website.

Album covers for "Monkey Man" by Pearl & the Oysters and "Songs from a Valley Girl" by Jordan Patterson

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 29/04/2026

St. Cloud State University President Gregory Tomso comes to KVSC today for his first-ever PRESIDENTIAL UPDATE LIVE! He'll sit down with KVSC News Director Shay Lelonek to talk about his first semester as the head Husky. It airs at 4:30 PM (CDT) at 88.1 FM and streaming live at our website. Tune in!

Gregory Tomso smiling next to a husky statue

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 22/04/2026

While you're getting ready for tonight's performance of IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE at the Red Carpet Nightclub, be sure to tune in to this week's CRISPY CRITICS. John Drake and Beck aim their acumen at the latest from Mise en Scene and Gladie. It's at 4:30 PM (CDT). On 88.1 FM and online at our website.

The album covers to new released from Mise en Scene and Gladie

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 26/03/2026

It’s Thursday! Which means Zeb will be crankin up the heat in the House Of Flow 🔥 Don’t you dare miss out on KVSC’s premiere Hip-Hop show Tonight at 7PM!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 11/03/2026

Need an update on your Local, State and World News? Well, KVSC has got you covered! Listen along to our 12PM and 4PM News Editions, where we get out the information that you need to know!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 11/03/2026

We hope you caught last week's phenomenal episode of GRANITE CITY RADIO THEATRE with special guests Jaybee and Mary Jo Pehl. Listen to it anytime at our website: www.kvsc.org/podcast/granite-city-radio-theatre-season-14-episode-2-with-special-guests-jaybee-and-mary-jo-pehl/ Photo by Joe Bigelow.

Jaybee sings into a microphone during Granite City Radio Theatre

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 27/02/2026

Brian is off to call Hockey tonight at 6pm on Radio X. Look at how precious he is 🥹🥹🥹 So make sure to go listen to him!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 24/02/2026

MNL is on TONIGHT at 9pm! 88.1FM or kvsc.org to listen live!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 23/02/2026

Check out Rebecca’s Diversions. Going on until 7pm Today!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 18/02/2026

We're giving away tickets to go to the CLUB XCX event this Friday night at First Avenue. Enter to win at our website: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 16/02/2026

The Wild West Trivia Awards ceremony is coming up right quick! At 8:00 PM tonight at Ritsche Auditorium in Stewart Hall on the SCSU campus. And live on the air at KVSC-88.1 FM and UTVS.

A trophy topper in the shape of cowboy against a Western landscape

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 15/02/2026

Monday Night Live is Live! Go listen to this crew rattle off some questions and reminisce on some of our favorite bands that have come in!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 15/02/2026

Now that we're done with both nights of homework, time to flip to the back of the book and show you the answers! Have fun on the last day of #TriviaWeekend, teams!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 15/02/2026

Song of The Century 👏

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 15/02/2026

JIM GRAY CANNOT BE STOPPED!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/02/2026

CRISPY BACON TIME 🥓

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/02/2026

Beck & “Beck” are hosting The Moshpit at 6pm Tonight! Keep on riding along with our 47th Annual Trivia weekend.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/02/2026

Look at these happy go lucky Phone Bank operators do their thang! 🤙🏻

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/02/2026

What’s the goat posse cooking up today?! 🤔 @goatposse.com

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/02/2026

Tune into our first Indie Brunch of our Trivia Weekend. Hosted by Johnny On-Air, Bug & Cougar Bait!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! KVSC got you another full day of Wild West Trivia. It's #TriviaWeekend, y'all!

A vintage valentine that shows a cowgirl holding a pair of boots. The valentine reads "Do I hope you'll be my valentine? You bet your boots I do!"

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 13/02/2026

Tune into our Trivia Pre Show! We’ve got this rag tag duo leading us into a very fun filled weekend

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 13/02/2026

KVSC WILD WEST TRIVIA BEGINS TODAY AT 5 PM! 🤠

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 11/02/2026

From KVSC Student Meteorologist Gavin Nelson: With the 47th Annual Trivia Weekend just days away, the forecast looks quiet and unusually warm. Highs will climb into the 40s and even 50s by Monday—the warmest since 2017. Aside from a few high clouds, no major precipitation is expected. Safe travels!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 06/02/2026

KVSC’s Wild West Trivia is just a week away! So be sure to register a team Today. You won’t want to miss out on this rodeo! You can sign up by either going to kvscstore.org or stopping by our station in the basement of Stewart Hall.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 28/01/2026

The ROWmance has begun! We were absolutely thrilled to partake in Side Street with SCSU Rowing this year! A Crossover we didn’t know we needed, but the one we deserved 🚣‍♀️

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 28/01/2026

WE'RE INTERVIEWING THE #TriviaWeekend QUESTION WRITERS AGAIN! So, it's time for you to turn the tables on them. Reply here with the questions you want to ask them. We'll include as many as we can in the interview. Details on when the episode will air coming soon!

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 23/01/2026

As we move into this very frigid weekend 🥶 Keep yourself in the loop by tuning into today’s 4pm News Edition, hosted by Kayla Williams! Right here on Your Sound Alternative 📻

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/01/2026

It's CRISPY CRITICS day on KVSC! Tune in at 4:30 PM (CST) to hear John Drake and Beck share shrewd and scintillating stances on the latest albums by Dry Cleaning and Juliana Hatfield. It's on the air at 88.1 FM and online at our website.

Album covers for the latest from Dry Cleaning and Juliana Hatfield

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 15/12/2025

REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY FOR KVSC'S 47th ANNUAL TRIVIA WEEKEND. Wild West Trivia hits the airwaves February 13–15, and you can register your team now to get your eyes on this year's Visual Trivia packet. Sign up! More info here: www.kvsc.org/team-registr... #TriviaWeekend

The cover to the KVSC Wild West Trivia Visual Trivia 2026 packet

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 12/11/2025

Today's the day for our last PRESIDENTIAL UPDATE LIVE with St. Cloud State University Interim President Larry Dietz. He'll sit down with KVSC News Director Shay Lelonek in our on-air studio to take questions live. It's at 4:30 PM (CST). Listen at 88.1 FM or online at our website.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 29/10/2025

It's CRISPY CRITICS day at KVSC! Tune in at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Beck turn their expert ears to the debut album from Rocket and the sophomore effort from Sprints. It's at 88.1 on your FM dial or online through our website.

The album covers for Rocket's "R Is for Rocket" and Sprints' "All That Is Over"

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 14/10/2025

We are big fans of anni xo here at KVSC, so we're especially excited that we have tickets for their album release show this week at Hook & Ladder. Enter to win a pair of passes at our website right now: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 01/10/2025

It's a week of big releases on CRISPY CRITICS! Tune in today at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Rebecca serve up their salty and scintillating smarts as they discuss the latest albums from Big Thief and Neko Case. It's on the air at 88.1 FM and online at our website and all the usual apps.

Album covers for Big Thief's "Double Infinity" and Neko Case's "Neon Grey Midnight Green"

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 24/09/2025

It's a special edition of CRISPY CRITICS today. KVSC's John Drake interviews the one and only Michael Bland. He's a Minnesota music legend who was a member of Prince's New Power Generation and has played with everyone from Chaka Khan to Paul Westerberg. At 4:30 PM (CDT) at 88.1 FM and kvsc.org.

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 08/09/2025

We've got one more pair of passes for ANIME WONDER MINNESOTA, a celebration of anime, manga, gaming, and more. It's at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on September 20-21. We're accepting entries for this giveaway through tonight (9/8/25) at 11:59 PM. Enter here: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 06/09/2025

To ensure our fine Trivia family stays warm and dry, we are moving the Trivia 47 Theme Reveal Party into the lobby area of Ritsche Auditorium. Same times: 1:00 PM start, 2:00 PM theme reveal. See you soon!

Text that says EVENT MOVED TO RITSCHE LOBBY

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KVSC 88.1 FM @kvsc.org · 04/09/2025

This week brings the beginning of a special two-part episode of UNTOLD STORIES OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. We talk to longtime GRANITE CITY RADIO THEATRE host Jay Terry about his time on the program and his decision to step away. Part one airs today at 12:30 PM (CDT). It's on 88.1 FM and online.

Jay Terry speaking into a microphone during an episode of Granite City Radio Theatre. (Photo credit: Joe Bigelow)

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