In this FeaturesCast, Matt Roloff from the TLC reality show “Little People, Big World” joins KVSC News Director Chris Duffy in a live in-studio interview.  Roloff visited the campus of St. Cloud State University on February 9, 2010 to speak to students on instilling courage and perseverance through stories of his experiences as a successful entrepreneur, […]

A well-attended and passionate rally was sparked in January at St. Cloud State University after anti-Islamic cartoons were posted throughout the St. Cloud, Minn. community — including sexually-explicit drawings of the Prophet Muhammad.  The rally was sponsored by SCSU’s Somali Student Association.  Dr. Luke Tripp, professor of community studies and former member of the Black […]

In January of 2010, KVSC’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack traveled a bit north and east of St. Cloud to spend time at a site many of you have probably driven by, or visited in person.  This podcast takes you on a journey to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post north […]

On a late November 2009 Friday night, St. Cloud’s downtown came to life with artists, musicians, and 800 people exploring the St. Cloud Art Crawl.  KVSC’s Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack took this interactive stroll too. He brings you an audio tour with Art Crawl organizers, artists, performers and spirited souls. Go ahead, […]

KVSC’s Artistic and Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack spends some time with a local wine expert in an effort to bring comfort to the intimidated, continuing education to the informed, and a fresh perspective on wine in a box.  St. Cloud businessman Nick Barth, the owner and operator of Cru Wine Specialists, shares his passion […]

News Director Chris Duffy sat down with St. Cloud University President Earl Potter shortly after he returned from a trip with Governor Pawlenty to South America. In this long form interview recorded on December 16, Dr. Potter reflects on the last semester, how the university will face continued budget shortfalls and serve more than 17,000 […]

This week on Crispy Critics, Max and Ben decide to ask questions now and shoot later. First, they bring you the most technical segment of Crispy Critics ever recorded while pondering the concept of “off-kilter” vocals with Thomas Function. Then, they delve into the psyche of depressed hip-hop with Slug and Murs (a.k.a. Felt) by […]

George Maurer’s journey is one we’ve been proud to tag along with at KVSC.  In this podcast, one of Minnesota’s most talented and respected jazz performers shares his story–and his latest CD that represents the last five years of his sojourn. George Maurer is a classically trained composer whose talent travels well beyond jazz. Listen […]

In this special arts edition feature, KVSC’s Artistic and Cultural Heritage producer Jeff Carmack takes look at a genre not played too often on Your Sound Alternative: classical orchestral music.  In exploring this wonderful musical treasure in the St. Cloud community, Carmack speaks with executive director Sandy Nadeau among others of the St. Cloud Symphony […]

Nelly Ortiz is an immigrant from Ecuador and gave a presentation entitled “Why we Leave” in the Atwood Theatre on her experience as an immigrant living in Chicago and with immigrant reform.  This interview with KVSC news director Chris Duffy focuses on the issues leading to her moving away from her home country and her experiences […]