Cast Category: FeaturesCast
George Maurer’s Westward Journey 2015
Minnesota jazz musician, composer and Shake a Hamster Band member George Maurer explored America’s west in the summer of 2015 on a bike ride that led him from San Francisco to Denver. While on his journey, Maurer accepted donations for cancer research in memory of a friend who passed away a few years ago. In […]
Minnesota retains its ranking as the second most bicycle friendly state in the nation
According to the annual list from the League of American Bicyclists, the state has consistently ranked in the top five since 2008. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation 2014 Omnibus Transportation Survey, nearly half of Minnesotans rode a bicycle last year. Minnesota received its ranking because of its work in legislation and enforcement, policies […]
Save Your Life Through 529 Saving Plan
The National 529 College Savings Plan Awareness Day, also known as 529 Day, took place on May 29th, 2015. The annual event called attention to the importance of preparing for future college expenses and the advantages students get from it. News Director, Mohammad Najafian, talks with Robert Stern, Program Manager for the Minnesota College Savings Plan.
The remodeling of Stearns County Law Enforcement Center is complete
The Stearns County Law Enforcement Center needed to renovate their facility allowing a better use of the space, easing overcrowding, and improving jail safety and security. The entire project came in more than $1-million under budget. Estimated cost of the construction was $5.9 million; final price tag was $4.7 million. Stearns County saved $450,000 by […]
Part 1 Granite City Radio Theatre Season Finale with Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
Part One of the third season finale of KVSC Granite City Radio Theatre was nothing short of thrilling! The sold out theatre audience on May 20, 2015 were an integral part of the show. Jay Terry took down the house with Kleis-Kleis Baby (the first standing ovation for the honorable mayor of GCRT) and Ole, […]
Part 2 Granite City Radio Theatre Season Finale with Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
Part Two of the third season finale of KVSC Granite City Radio Theatre was nothing short of thrilling! The sold out theatre audience on May 20, 2015 were an integral part of the show. Jay Terry took down the house with Kleis-Kleis Baby (the first standing ovation for the honorable mayor of GCRT) and Ole, […]
Interview with Douglas Wood Book Author Fawn Island
In October of 2013, author and musician Douglas Wood, known in Minnesota as “The Renaissance Man” for his multiple artistic talents, sat down with Peter Veljkovich to discuss his spiritual book of essays entitled “Fawn Island.” Wood read and discussed passages from the book which are both meditative and humorous. Don’t miss this stimulating interview!
The Granite City Radio Theater Welcomes Chastity Brown in Episode 3 of Season 3
Three is the Magic Number! Nowhere is that so true as within the audio cathedral of groove known as the Granite City Radio Theater! In this third episode of the third season, we had three times the comedy with Dan Barth’s Trivia, Sven discovering Lena’s secret hacker background, the Honorable Mayor Dave Kleis pitching […]
Interview with Artist Sarah Drake
Listen to artist Sarah Drake discuss with Peter Veljkovich (vel-ko-vitch) how her master’s degree in Social Responsibility from SCSU led to an unexpected decision to become an artist. Sarah will talk about her life-changing trip to western Africa as well as her nonprofit company “herartsinaction,” which helps disadvantaged groups throughout the world.
Duluth Lynchings Part 1 of Trial By Mob: The Duluth Lynchings
KVSC Radio at St. Cloud State University presents Trial by Mob: The Duluth Lynchings. On the evening of June 15, 1920, a crowd of thousands attacked the police station in Duluth, MN pulling Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie from their jail cells. The three young black men were beaten and hanged by their […]
