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

Scholarship program introduces students to the trades

"The automotive and other trades fields are struggling for people getting in here. This is a neat program to be able to get kids so they can see if this is a field that they want or not."

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Published May 29, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Book distribution intended to spark poetic creativity for students

The initiative gifts 1,700 students with Shel Silverstein's 'Where the Sidewalk Ends', a poetry book well known nationally.

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Published May 28, 2020 at 7:06 PM

SpaceX launch delayed because of bad weather

The launch of the Falcon-9 rocket is the first manned mission from U.S. soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has helmed a launch.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 27, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Area residents converge on City Center to honor fallen soldiers

Each year, area residents come together to honor our nation's fallen military personnel.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 25, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Life Fitness expands COVID-19 relief efforts in Owatonna

The company announced today a new initiative to produce and sell non-medical, reusable face coverings in its facilities.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 22, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Restaurants react to new Governor orders

Gov. Tim Walz has announced restaurants can open with a maximum of 50 occupants for outdoor seating only beginning June 1. Reactions since have been all over the spectrum.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 21, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Greater Mankato United Way, Mankato Area Foundation join forces to create Community Response Fund

It's designed to eliminate confusion so non-profits no longer have to wonder who to approach for funds while also benefiting donors by making it easier to donate during this time.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 20, 2020 at 8:15 PM

New clinic model combines two forms of health care

The company uses a direct pay model. This means insurance is taken out of the equation and cash payments are accepted.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 18, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Local businesses open for first time in months

"The girl who was just here said she was counting down the days for us to reopen."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 18, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Rare sickness infecting children one month after an area’s COVID-19 peak

The United States has only about 100 cases right now, mostly clustered in New York as their peek was estimated to be in mid-April.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 15, 2020 at 9:38 PM

South Central College still accepting enrollment for summer courses

Many classes offered through South Central are online and no classes that require hands-on experience are being offered.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 15, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Tobacco 21 passes through Senate, awaits signature from Governor Walz

The Minnesota Senate passed a statewide Tobacco 21 ordinance on Wednesday night, aligning state law with the newly enacted federal law.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 14, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Mankato students participate in national NASA competition

The NASA Wear Challenge is an annual challenge designed to engage K-12 students to get them potentially interested in space engineering.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 13, 2020 at 10:36 PM

Knutson + Casey offering free basic services to Mankato first responders, front line workers

The office says they came up with the idea to help local first responders whose jobs place them in peril unexpectedly, with sometimes fatal results.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 12, 2020 at 9:06 PM

North Mankato Fun Days canceled, joining other area towns in calling off celebrations

"The biggest issue we have is the social distancing components and being compliant with those as we know them now. Because of the large group setting we are in, we are not confident that we would be able to hold an event where we can control all of those elements."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 12, 2020 at 6:19 PM

PSA aims to make highway work safer for workers

In 2015, a work zone crash occurred every 5 and a half minutes.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Elective procedures to resume next week at the Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic

This week Gov. Tim Walz determined surgeries could resume next week Monday with proper safety protocols put in place.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 7, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Bummed that the seniors may miss out on events like graduation commencement, prom and their class trip, school officials wanted to show a little appreciation for the group.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 6, 2020 at 8:03 PM

National Nurses Day falls amidst the pandemic

There may be no greater time to honor nurses than right now.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 6, 2020 at 7:55 PM

City of North Mankato schedules spring drop off

North Mankato's spring pick-up has turned into a spring drop-off as the city has made changes to the annual event.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 6, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Mankato Area Public Schools surpasses 100,000 meals given out during pandemic

On day one, just 496 meals were given out. Since then, it has grown over 1,000%.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM

International students stuck in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic

Remember Me Too is a group that has been formed at Minnesota State University, Mankato, who says international students have been forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published May 4, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Blue Earth County Library launches no contact pick-up

The Blue Earth County Library’s Mankato location announced that it is providing contactless pick-up for library materials beginning Monday, May 4.

Ryan Sjoberg and Jake Rinehart

Published May 4, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Fallenstein Playground incorporates more murals

Last summer, artist Dana Sikkila painted a mural in a tunnel at Fallenstein Playground. Thursday, she began painting the cement platforms and benches in the park.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 30, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Local boy shows you’re never too young to make a difference

"To see that amount of empathy from someone so young, to be able to see that and be able to see beyond just how it affects him to look around and be that aware of his surroundings. Then the empathy and generosity, the selflessness of it. It took us back."

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 29, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Hy-Vee to require employees to wear face masks while on the job

The new requirement took effect Monday, April 27, in an effort to protect both employees and customers.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 28, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Pandemic forces many to change spending habits

During these unprecedented times, Siebold says it would be wise to learn more about money, a budget and how to make money.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 28, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Online tool helps patients find prescription alternatives

Scripta’s online tool uses 27 doctors to map every drug on the market and every possible substitute for that drug.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 28, 2020 at 4:29 PM

MNHS furloughs half of staff, encourage pandemic documentation

This comes as a result of having to stay closed through some of the busiest times for historical sites as field trips will be canceled and on-site visits will not be allowed.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 27, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Fun.com among businesses aiming to be progressive amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many area businesses are rallying behind their workers, going above and beyond for their employees.

Ryan Sjoberg

Published April 27, 2020 at 9:47 PM

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