Ryan Sjoberg

Multi-Media 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

Gov. Tim Walz announces stay at home order, stimulus package proposal

"The proposal creates a COVID-19 emergency fund that will keep our state operating during this pandemic. There is help in here for business across the state to secure family funding, awarding grants to licensed family and center-based childcare providers."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 28, 2020 at 12:11 AM

House of Representatives passes COVID-19 Stimulus Package

The legislation will send billions to businesses around the nation while sending at least $1,200 checks to many Americans.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 27, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Working with the students will be more than 30 faculty advisers and 75 industry professionals eager to see the talent coming through the pike.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 27, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Cleaning material, toilet paper industry observe ripple effects from unprecedented demand

Because manufacturers are behind while trying to fill more orders than usual, this puts a significant strain on distributors who can't get enough product in the door to send out to customers.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 25, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Gov. Tim Walz implemented a stay-at-home order Wednesday afternoon that will take effect on Friday, March 27.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 25, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Martin County one of the few rural clusters for COVID-19 in Minn.

"I think it's more concerning that we are seeing more cases without a travel association with them whereas that really hasn't been the case in a lot of other communities."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 24, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Social distancing versus self-quarantining

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine cites health experts recommend the quarantine lasts 14 days, which provides time to know whether they are ill and contagious or not.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 23, 2020 at 5:36 PM

North Mankato Taylor Library implements online programming during hiatus

Programming includes virtual book clubs, writing contests, craft and fitness groups, a pen pal program as well as educational programs.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Toppers is providing a free small pizza at lunch time to anyone who comes in and asks for it.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 20, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Boy Scouts continue Scouting For Food program in alternative way

"We have developed an online giving platform where people can make cash donations and designate it to one of 33 local food shelves throughout 15 counties in southern Minnesota."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 19, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Police chase takes law enforcement around Blue Earth County

The driver refused to pull over and, instead, sped up, reaching speeds over 100 mph on Minnesota Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 14.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 18, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Keeping clean without damaging infrastructure

Toilet paper is the only thing not natural that should be flushed down the toilet.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 18, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Some strategies you could use to make the most out of the online learning experience include having a set schedule, condensing the school day into 30-50 minutes and create a dedicated space for learning.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 17, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Gas prices plummet, expected to keep going down

Here in Mankato, most gasoline stations read $1.99, down 36 cents from $2.35 just two weeks ago.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 17, 2020 at 8:06 PM

More than 5% of employees now work remotely, likely to increase amid COVID-19 concerns

According to Quartz, more than 5% of the national workforce now works remotely, a number that is likely to hit an all-time high in the coming weeks due to the number of citizens asked to work from home to practice social isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 16, 2020 at 9:15 PM

One key phrase came from Friday afternoon's press conference: Prepare, but don't panic.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 13, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Brown County makes healthy strides past 10 years

Brown County has gone from 46th to No. 9 in health factors, 82nd to 12th in health behaviors and 14th to 2nd in clinical care.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 12, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Businesses, school districts taking extra precautions with coronavirus concerns

The Minnesota Department of Health announced Wednesday that a fifth patient has presumptively been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 11, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Monday was a unique day on Wall Street, as the trading came to a sudden halt as stocks fell 7% shortly after the opening bell.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 11, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Minnesota partners with Germany to better sustainability and use of renewables

Hometown BioEnergy transforms biomass into energy for local cities and a nutritious bio-gas product for farmer's fields.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 10, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Diocese of New Ulm reaches settlement with abuse victims

The courts approved a $34 million settlement to be dispersed to 93 separate victims of sexual abuse.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 10, 2020 at 3:44 PM

St. Peter business honors local employee

Barb Moeller has been a fixture at the store, committing the past 40 years of her life to the store.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 9, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Emmitt came to the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society only a few weeks ago and loves to cuddle and play with people and other cats.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 6, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Highway 14: Finally a reason to be optimistic

“Because rates are so low right now, it’s actually very attractive for us to look at that for a potential avenue for finding that money for the project," Brand added. "This bill would attempt to access those revenue-generating sources from the federal level to pay for the project, at least in part.”

Ryan Sjoberg

Published March 5, 2020 at 7:51 PM

‘Bus Mankato’ app helps make transportation easier, more efficient for community

The app displays real-time tracking of buses and has a planning component that can tell you when and where you can get on a bus and shows all bus routes available in the area, making it easier for you to choose a route.