KMSU Every Day Is Earth Day

Oct. 1, 2026 - The South Central Minnesota Clean Energy Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Mankato Area Solar & Clean Energy Tour on Sat. Oct. 3, 1-4 pm. Meet at the Blue Earth County Library at 1 pm for locations and travel via Car-avan. EDED Host Karen Wright talked with Sabri Fair, Chair of the South Central Minnesota Clean Energy Council about the tour and about ideas to be more energy efficient.

September 24, 2026 - "Thriving with Electrified Lives: Recharge Mankato Roadmap" is a presentation that will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30 pm at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 2nd St. Mankato, by Kirk Brown, a founding member of Recharge America. EDED host Karen Wright talks with Kirk about the benefits of electrification for Mankato and how our community is a leader in this area, and he will talk about ideas for our future. Sponsored by the SouthCentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Hhz4kaf6/

Sept. 17, 2026 - It's the epitome of learning about ways to save our environment. It's "Zero Waste Day in the Park", on Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 am to 1 pm, at the Sibley Park Pavilion, Mankato. EDED Host Karen Wright talked with Mankato Area Zero Waste volunteers Jane Dow and Stephanie Putzier about the many activities at the event - including a clothing swap, a fix-it clinic, clothing repair, electronics recycling and more. There will be live music, kid's activities and a free lunch. www.mankatozerowaste.com

September 10, 2026 - GreenSeam is an ag-focused regional economic development initiative based in Mankato, Minnesota. EDED Host Karen Wright talked with Holly Callaghan, GreenSeam Economic Development Specialist about the organization and the importance of agriculture in Southern Minnesota and how it can be sustainable and resilient in today's environment.

September 3, 2026 - A must-see at the Minnesota State Fair in 2026 are the new displays at the MPCA's Eco Experience. Britt Gangeness, Environmental Education & Outreach Supervisor, shares the history of clean-up efforts of the mighty Mississippi over the past 100 years and how you can learn more through this year's Eco-Experience theme, "A River Runs Through Us." EDED Host Karen Wright shares some of the other amazing exhibits at the Eco-Experience as the MPCA celebrates the 20th anniversary of this Fair highlight.