Legacy Reporting 2023

KSMQ Est. 1971 • ksmq.org • Austin, MN

With Legacy funding, KSMQ was able to present a discussion about an important topic, showcase local talent, and keep viewers informed about important news from the latest Legislative session. KSMQ hosted a live-stream conversation comparing the cost of living between the Metro area and Outstate Minnesota: “The Case for Rural Living.” The “In Our Midst” project showcased the talent of local singer Kathryn Bisanti. KSMQ correspondent Michael Wojcik gave a weekly wrap-up of events at the Capitol with interstitials called “Legislative Rundown.”

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“Programs are more interesting, not silly junk type programming. Good source of information on variety of topics. Better informed on issues, candidates, and causes.” –Ann Berry

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AREAS OF IMPACT

IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS

SHOWCASING LOCAL TALENT

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

“The Case for Rural Living” was a live-streamed (and later broadcast) discussion featuring Southern Minnesotans: Tim Penny from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Benya Kraus from Lead for MN, and John Garry from the Development Corporation of Austin. This discussion highlighted why living rural is a viable option for people of all demographics.

“In Our Midst” is a series that features unheralded talent in the Austin area. We showcased six songs performed by Austin resident Kathryn Bisanti, a mezzo- soprano and an instructor at MacPhail Center for Music in Austin. Each song was shared separately on-line and broadcast between regular programing.

Michael Wojcik, a KSMQ correspondent, sifted through the discussions, votes, and events that occurred during the latest Minnesota Legislative session and made weekly reports on the most important happenings on KSMQ’s “Legislative Rundown.”

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