KMSU Every Day Is Earth Day

National Wildfire Awareness Month_Are you prepared? 05212026

May 21, 2026 - As Climate is changing, the prevalence of wildfires is increasing across the world - with increasing heat, drought and winds - even in Minnesota. Every Day is Earth Day host, Karen Wright, spoke with Wildland Firefighter and founder of SAFE SOSS (a fire mitigation company), about ways to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Emergency Action Needed as Nitrate Pollution Reaches Crisis Levels 05-07-2026

May 7, 2026 - Science and Environmental Groups sent a letter this week to ask the EPA and HHS to take emergency action as nitrate pollution in water has reached crisis levels. Karen Wright spoke with Dr. Stacy Woods, a co-author of the letter and the research director for the Food & Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists about what action citizens can take this week to address this significant health risk.

End of Mining Ban Threatens Boundary Waters 4-23-2026

April 23, 2026 - The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a 20-year ban on mining in the Superior National Forest, threatening to expose the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to potential pollution.   Karen Wright talked with Sam Chadwick, Associate Director of Save the Boundary Waters on what this vote means and how the state may need to step in to protect these pristine waters.

Farm to Fork - a Journey from subsistence farming to culinary entrepreneur 4-09-2026

April 9, 2026 - Every Day is Earth Day host, Karen Wright, talks with soil scientist, chef and author of Between Farm and Fork, Dr. Janell Ohletz about her journey from subsistence farming to culinary entrepreneurship and finding her  path to regenerative practices for Mother Earth.

The Recyling and Waste Journey - from curbside bin to new products 4-16-2026

April 16, 2026 - What can you put in your Recycling bin and your Waste bin? How do you know what goes in which bin? J Winkowski, WM Senior District Manager, Zach Anderson, WM District Manager for Mankato and Fairmont, and Taylor Piotter, Blue Earth County Waste & Recycling Planner take us on the journey from bin to new product, and how you can make the most of your recycling efforts.