KVSC 88.1 FM
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KVSC 88.1FM is an educational public radio station licensed to St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Follow us for programming updates, music news, and exclusive contests!
Today's the day for our last PRESIDENTIAL UPDATE LIVE with St. Cloud State University Interim President Larry Dietz. He'll sit down with KVSC News Director Shay Lelonek in our on-air studio to take questions live. It's at 4:30 PM (CST). Listen at 88.1 FM or online at our website.
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today's the day for our last PRESIDENTIAL UPDATE LIVE with St. Cloud State University Interim President Larry Dietz. He'll sit down with KVSC News Director Shay Lelonek in our on-air studio to take questions live. It's at 4:30 PM (CST). Listen at 88.1 FM or online at our website.
We are at the midpoint of our fall fundraising drive. If you value locally produced, noncommercial media, please consider making a donation to KVSC. Supporting KVSC means supporting your community!
Support @kvsc881fm.bsky.social during the station's annual fall pledge drive! Pledge at scsu.mn/givekvsc or by calling (320) 308-KVSC and shop the store at kvscstore.org!
#KVSC is @stcloudstate.bsky.social's student-run radio station. Keep your sound alternative going strong! #OurSCSU
#KVSC is @stcloudstate.bsky.social's student-run radio station. Keep your sound alternative going strong! #OurSCSU
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are at the midpoint of our fall fundraising drive. If you value locally produced, noncommercial media, please consider making a donation to KVSC. Supporting KVSC means supporting your community!
If you're a fan of KVSC, our #TriviaWeekend, Granite City Radio Theatre, or keeping your media locally focused, please consider making a donation or merchandise purchase during our fall membership drive!
Good morning and happy November! Today is the first day of @kvsc881fm.bsky.social's fall membership drive. If it's within your means, making a pledge of support to local live radio (available anywhere via kvsc.org) is a good way to keep a vital source of music, news, and info available!
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If you're a fan of KVSC, our #TriviaWeekend, Granite City Radio Theatre, or keeping your media locally focused, please consider making a donation or merchandise purchase during our fall membership drive!
St. Cloud State University has four finalists to become the new president of the institution and the KVSC news department is on the story.
SCSU announces finalists for university president
By Shay Lelonek / News Director
ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The search for a new university president at SCSU is coming to an end as four finalists were announced on
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October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
St. Cloud State University has four finalists to become the new president of the institution and the KVSC news department is on the story.
It's CRISPY CRITICS day at KVSC! Tune in at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Beck turn their expert ears to the debut album from Rocket and the sophomore effort from Sprints. It's at 88.1 on your FM dial or online through our website.
October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It's CRISPY CRITICS day at KVSC! Tune in at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Beck turn their expert ears to the debut album from Rocket and the sophomore effort from Sprints. It's at 88.1 on your FM dial or online through our website.
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Hades and Persephone are visiting from the Underworld at @animefusion.net
@kvsc881fm.bsky.social @rachelsmythe.bsky.social
#loreolympus #cosplay #animefusion2025 #AF2025 #MechsandMadness #FusionFeature2025
@kvsc881fm.bsky.social @rachelsmythe.bsky.social
#loreolympus #cosplay #animefusion2025 #AF2025 #MechsandMadness #FusionFeature2025
October 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Hades and Persephone are visiting from the Underworld at @animefusion.net
@kvsc881fm.bsky.social @rachelsmythe.bsky.social
#loreolympus #cosplay #animefusion2025 #AF2025 #MechsandMadness #FusionFeature2025
@kvsc881fm.bsky.social @rachelsmythe.bsky.social
#loreolympus #cosplay #animefusion2025 #AF2025 #MechsandMadness #FusionFeature2025
We are big fans of anni xo here at KVSC, so we're especially excited that we have tickets for their album release show this week at Hook & Ladder. Enter to win a pair of passes at our website right now: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/
October 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We are big fans of anni xo here at KVSC, so we're especially excited that we have tickets for their album release show this week at Hook & Ladder. Enter to win a pair of passes at our website right now: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/
It's a week of big releases on CRISPY CRITICS! Tune in today at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Rebecca serve up their salty and scintillating smarts as they discuss the latest albums from Big Thief and Neko Case. It's on the air at 88.1 FM and online at our website and all the usual apps.
October 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's a week of big releases on CRISPY CRITICS! Tune in today at 4:30 PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Rebecca serve up their salty and scintillating smarts as they discuss the latest albums from Big Thief and Neko Case. It's on the air at 88.1 FM and online at our website and all the usual apps.
New shows! Expanded hours for longtime favorites! And more local programming!
KVSC Debuts New Program Schedule on September 29
The new schedule includes more home-produced programming because we believe radio is best when it is local in every sense of the term
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September 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
New shows! Expanded hours for longtime favorites! And more local programming!
It's a special edition of CRISPY CRITICS today. KVSC's John Drake interviews the one and only Michael Bland. He's a Minnesota music legend who was a member of Prince's New Power Generation and has played with everyone from Chaka Khan to Paul Westerberg. At 4:30 PM (CDT) at 88.1 FM and kvsc.org.
September 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It's a special edition of CRISPY CRITICS today. KVSC's John Drake interviews the one and only Michael Bland. He's a Minnesota music legend who was a member of Prince's New Power Generation and has played with everyone from Chaka Khan to Paul Westerberg. At 4:30 PM (CDT) at 88.1 FM and kvsc.org.
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@kvsc881fm.bsky.social alumna Lindsey Lounsbury fell in love with radio before she even attended @stcloudstate.bsky.social. #OurSCSU
Read more about Lindsey and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu
Read more about Lindsey and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@kvsc881fm.bsky.social alumna Lindsey Lounsbury fell in love with radio before she even attended @stcloudstate.bsky.social. #OurSCSU
Read more about Lindsey and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu
Read more about Lindsey and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu
We just updated our web page that lists all our current concert ticket giveaways and there are so many amazing shows on there! You can enter to win free tickets right now!
Concert Tickets
Win Free Concert Tickets
KVSC loves to share the live music experience with its dedicated listeners. Below are some of the concerts, festivals, and special e
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September 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We just updated our web page that lists all our current concert ticket giveaways and there are so many amazing shows on there! You can enter to win free tickets right now!
Get the lowdown on the upcoming Up-North Volleyball Tournament from our very own Carl Goenner!
St. Cloud State to Host 2025 Up-North Volleyball Tournament.
By Carl Goenner / Sports Director / @carl_goenner / St. Cloud, Minn.
The St. Cloud State volleyball team will be hosting the 2025 Up-North Volleyball Tournam
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September 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Get the lowdown on the upcoming Up-North Volleyball Tournament from our very own Carl Goenner!
We've got one more pair of passes for ANIME WONDER MINNESOTA, a celebration of anime, manga, gaming, and more. It's at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on September 20-21. We're accepting entries for this giveaway through tonight (9/8/25) at 11:59 PM. Enter here: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/
September 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We've got one more pair of passes for ANIME WONDER MINNESOTA, a celebration of anime, manga, gaming, and more. It's at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on September 20-21. We're accepting entries for this giveaway through tonight (9/8/25) at 11:59 PM. Enter here: www.kvsc.org/music/concert-tickets/
Yippie kai yay, Trivia Lovers!
We've got an official theme for #TriviaWeekend!
We've got an official theme for #TriviaWeekend!
KVSC announces theme for 47th annual Trivia Weekend
By Shay Lelonek / News Director
ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- KVSC's annual trivia contest is back, and the theme has officially been announced.
This year's theme
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September 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Yippie kai yay, Trivia Lovers!
We've got an official theme for #TriviaWeekend!
We've got an official theme for #TriviaWeekend!
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Next February saddle up for @kvsc881fm.bsky.social 47th annual Trivia contest. Wild West Trivia: The Good, the Bad, and the Obscure! #TriviaWeekend
September 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Next February saddle up for @kvsc881fm.bsky.social 47th annual Trivia contest. Wild West Trivia: The Good, the Bad, and the Obscure! #TriviaWeekend
There's still time to join us on the St. Cloud State University campus for the theme reveal. If you really, really can't make it, you can watch the livestream here:
www.twitch.tv/881kvsc
www.twitch.tv/881kvsc
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881KVSC streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.
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September 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There's still time to join us on the St. Cloud State University campus for the theme reveal. If you really, really can't make it, you can watch the livestream here:
www.twitch.tv/881kvsc
www.twitch.tv/881kvsc
To ensure our fine Trivia family stays warm and dry, we are moving the Trivia 47 Theme Reveal Party into the lobby area of Ritsche Auditorium. Same times: 1:00 PM start, 2:00 PM theme reveal. See you soon!
September 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
To ensure our fine Trivia family stays warm and dry, we are moving the Trivia 47 Theme Reveal Party into the lobby area of Ritsche Auditorium. Same times: 1:00 PM start, 2:00 PM theme reveal. See you soon!
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@stcloudstate.bsky.social and @kvsc881fm.bsky.social alumna Lindsey Lounsbury ’22 is a regional field support engineer for The MaxxKonnect Group, and was recently featured in Radio World. #OurSCSU #SCSUGrad #BHuskiesPROUD
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Women in Engineering: Lindsey Lounsbury of MaxxKonnect - Radio World
Radio World’s “Women in Engineering” spotlight features women in broadcast engineering roles, highlighting their work in a male-dominated field.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@stcloudstate.bsky.social and @kvsc881fm.bsky.social alumna Lindsey Lounsbury ’22 is a regional field support engineer for The MaxxKonnect Group, and was recently featured in Radio World. #OurSCSU #SCSUGrad #BHuskiesPROUD
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This week brings the beginning of a special two-part episode of UNTOLD STORIES OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. We talk to longtime GRANITE CITY RADIO THEATRE host Jay Terry about his time on the program and his decision to step away. Part one airs today at 12:30 PM (CDT). It's on 88.1 FM and online.
September 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This week brings the beginning of a special two-part episode of UNTOLD STORIES OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. We talk to longtime GRANITE CITY RADIO THEATRE host Jay Terry about his time on the program and his decision to step away. Part one airs today at 12:30 PM (CDT). It's on 88.1 FM and online.
If it's Wednesday, you know CRISPY CRITICS is coming your way. Tune in to hear John Drake and Winston as they trade tangy tidbits about the latest albums from Kathleen Edwards and Cass McCombs. It's at 4:30 PM (CDT), on 88.1 FM and online through our website and the usual streaming sources.
September 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If it's Wednesday, you know CRISPY CRITICS is coming your way. Tune in to hear John Drake and Winston as they trade tangy tidbits about the latest albums from Kathleen Edwards and Cass McCombs. It's at 4:30 PM (CDT), on 88.1 FM and online through our website and the usual streaming sources.
We've got some big news about GRANITE CITY RADIO THEATRE!
Granite City Radio Theatre announces new producer and host
ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Granite City Radio Theatre (GCRT) has announced its new producer and host for its show.
The previous host, Jay Terry, retired from the sh
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September 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We've got some big news about GRANITE CITY RADIO THEATRE!
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Lindsey Lounsbury is a regional field support engineer at MaxxKonnect and covers AL, TN, GA, MS and LA.
She joined @kvsc881fm.bsky.social’s engineering team at
@stcloudstate.bsky.social in St. Cloud, Minn.
“I just wouldn’t stop asking questions," she said.
Read Elle Kehres’ profile.
She joined @kvsc881fm.bsky.social’s engineering team at
@stcloudstate.bsky.social in St. Cloud, Minn.
“I just wouldn’t stop asking questions," she said.
Read Elle Kehres’ profile.
Women in Engineering: Lindsey Lounsbury of MaxxKonnect - Radio World
Radio World’s “Women in Engineering” spotlight features women in broadcast engineering roles, highlighting their work in a male-dominated field.
www.radioworld.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Lindsey Lounsbury is a regional field support engineer at MaxxKonnect and covers AL, TN, GA, MS and LA.
She joined @kvsc881fm.bsky.social’s engineering team at
@stcloudstate.bsky.social in St. Cloud, Minn.
“I just wouldn’t stop asking questions," she said.
Read Elle Kehres’ profile.
She joined @kvsc881fm.bsky.social’s engineering team at
@stcloudstate.bsky.social in St. Cloud, Minn.
“I just wouldn’t stop asking questions," she said.
Read Elle Kehres’ profile.
Get ready for some optimal opinions! Today brings a new episode of CRISPY CRITICS on KVSC. Tune in at 4:30PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Beck go deep on the new albums from the Warlocks and Osees. On your radio at 88.1FM and online at our website and through the usual mobile phone applications.
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Get ready for some optimal opinions! Today brings a new episode of CRISPY CRITICS on KVSC. Tune in at 4:30PM (CDT) to hear John Drake and Beck go deep on the new albums from the Warlocks and Osees. On your radio at 88.1FM and online at our website and through the usual mobile phone applications.
What's on top of our latest weekly chart? Find out with one quick click.
Weekly Top 30
Durand Jones & the Indications move into the top spot on our weekly chart. We also have a whole lot of debuts: welcome the latest albums from Kokoroko, Smut
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August 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
What's on top of our latest weekly chart? Find out with one quick click.