Ryan Sjoberg

Multimedia Journalist

Ryan Sjoberg is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and started at KEYC in December of 2017 before graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Mass Media and Communication Studies. His whole life he has been passionate about sports and interacting with people so this job is perfect for him. As a kid, he played basketball, baseball, and golf. He has always seen TV as a possibility, but not really a reality until he interned at KEYC over the course of the summer of 2017.

Ryan looks forward to serving the people of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa for the foreseeable future and can’t wait to meet and interact with all the different people he may not have otherwise had the opportunity to meet in Mankato and the surrounding communities.

Education:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Podcasts:

The Scoop

Recent Articles by Ryan

A fruity collaboration allows you to donate to a great cause while enjoying a drink

The Community Response Fund is a collaboration with the Greater Mankato Area United Way and the Mankato Area Foundation which has raised over $400,000 for non-profits on the front lines, strapped for cash due to the pandemic.

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Published August 14, 2020 at 12:45 AM

Mankato Marathon announces new guidelines for 2020 events

Obstacles kept mounting for organizers, making it difficult to see if any sort of in-person races could even take place.

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Published August 14, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Over $4.4 million awarded for rural Minnesota transit systems

Out of the $7 million in funding set aside for Minnesota, more than $4.4 million of that will go to rural transit services to purchase new buses throughout the state.

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Published August 11, 2020 at 10:41 PM

City of Blue Earth encourages small business to apply for CARES Act Loans

Blue Earth's City Council had a meeting Monday to decide how to spend the money. A portion will go to city departments and some to reimbursing expenditures made for COVID-19 related items, and to small business grant programs.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published August 5, 2020 at 7:24 PM

Saint Peter Public Schools present plans for all three learning modes

The plans cover every aspect of the school day, including what a socially distanced bus ride would look like, the flow of traffic in the hallways and different signage needed throughout the buildings.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published August 5, 2020 at 5:40 PM

St. Clair schools waits to argue case to Walz about in-person classes

Because most of the Blue Earth County cases are closer to Mankato and Gov. Tim Walz is allowing each school district to choose a plan and make their case to the state, Collins says he will be doing that soon.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published August 4, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Hy-Vee expands footprint in southern Minnesota

The 35,000 sq. ft. facility will have nearly all the amenities seen at other Hy-Vee's around the region and will bring an additional 140 jobs to the city.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published August 3, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Mankato Area Public Schools gears up for an unusual school year

Superintendent Paul Peterson says Gov. Tim Walz’s plans clarified what to do if multiple counties are in one school district.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 30, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Local school districts preparing for fall learning - both in-person and online

On Thursday afternoon, school districts across Minnesota will have a much better idea of what the start of the school year will look like.

Lauren Andrego and Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 29, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Camp Patterson finds a silver lining with no campers around for the summer

Since the beginning of the camping season, the compound has been receiving a face-lift.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 29, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Gun club application creates controversy near Courtland

The club historically has been a shotgun and archery range, but its new owners have applied for pistol and rifle shooting as well.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Local businesses join forces to put a smile on senior citizens’ faces

Home Instead launched "Sunshine for Seniors", a program that asks young children to create artwork that in turn is delivered to seniors at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Touted as 'Computer Vision Syndrome,' patients usually complain of tired or sore eyes. This can create tension, headaches, strain or dry eyes due to far less blinking when staring at a screen.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM

MnDOT looking for a buyer for the historic bowstring Kern Bridge

The 189-foot single-span bowstring arch bridge was built in 1873. It's the longest bridge of this type in the country and served as a historic site near Mount Kato Ski Area.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 23, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Minnesota’s state parks see higher attendance amid pandemic

"What we are seeing typically on a good Saturday or Sunday is what normally we would see on the 4th of July."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 22, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Fire takes down garage, power pole in downtown Mankato

The fire caused $35,000 in damage.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 16, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Rapidan Dam Store remains busy after opening July 1

"In 15-days my sister has made over 350 pies. The most she's made in one month is just over 500. She's on pace to hit over 800 pies this month if we keep going at this pace."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 16, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Data: COVID-19 disproportionately affecting people of color

The Minnesota Medical Association is opening up a dialogue through forums about multiple topics not often covered enough when talking about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 15, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Wednesday marks deadline for extended taxes period

If taxes are not filed by Wednesday, interest and penalties begin.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 14, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Mankato Area Public School District seeking 4 new board members

Candidates interested can access the necessary form online or go to the Intergovernmental Center and pick it up.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 13, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Area nursing homes get creative with outdoor visits

The pandemic has been especially felt at our area nursing homes, where businesses have become creative with in-person visits.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 13, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Expert weighs in on a potential COVID-19 vaccine and herd immunity

This topic garnered more attention after Dr. Anthony Fauci made remarks last week that he doesn't think a vaccine for COVID-19 would work because 30-40% of the population would elect to not get it.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM

City of Waseca closes part of trail system for construction

Connecting the Clear Lake Trail with the Northeast Trail System will give the City of Waseca over ten miles of continuous trails around town.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 9, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Barney’s serves as good option for people looking to get out of the house

A well known local drive-up restaurant has almost become a destination of sorts for people around the area.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 9, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Little House on the Prairie comes to Walnut Grove

The community theater group was forced to pivot because of COVID-19.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 8, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Mankato receives grant from DEED for redevelopment site

The area is in the middle of redevelopment, but because this site was historically used as a vehicle repair and maintenance facility, this site must be inspected further for contaminants.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 8, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Gyms excluded from Mankato’s mask ordinance; doesn’t stop some from making their own protocol

"They wear a mask when they come in, they walk to where they are going to work out and then they can take the mask off. When they are done working out they put it back on and wear it heading outside the building."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 7, 2020 at 7:21 PM

UHD sells adolescent drug treatment facility in Winnebago

According to UHD, internal use of the building was no longer feasible and the best option was to find a way to keep its use local by selling to Genesis Classical Academy.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 6, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Minnesota’s lakes, rivers expecting extra enforcement this weekend

Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness campaign aiming to bring awareness to the matter.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 1, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Breweries are heavily reliant on a clean atmosphere for production

Mankato Brewery just recently switched again to outside-only seating with the recent outbreak that occurred in the Mankato area.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published July 1, 2020 at 7:18 PM

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