Alison Durheim

Multi-Media Journalist

Mankato, MN

Alison Durheim started with KEYC News 12 in November of 2018.

She studied at South Dakota State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and an Animal Science minor while attaining, what she refers to, as a broadcast journalism emphasis at South Dakota State University.

Before joining KEYC, she interned at KSFY-TV News in Sioux Falls, SD and in Extension Services with the University of Minnesota for 4-H Youth Development.

She has a passion for her four-legged friends in the barn. Growing up raising boer goats and competing with them is where she found her first passion in the livestock show world and it ultimately lead to her second passion of all things news.

A native of Saint James, Minnesota; she’s happy to be back in her old stomping grounds keeping family and friends up to date on the happenings in the area

Have a story idea? Email Alison: alison.durheim@keyc.com

Hometown?

St. James, MN

Alma Mater?

South Dakota State University

What's your favorite part of your job?

Being able to tell people’s stories and/or relay information to the public is an excellent opportunity and having the ability to do so doesn’t make it feel like work at all.

What's your dream story?

I don’t necessarily have a “dream story”, I’m simply content keeping people up to date with relevant information.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

I wanted to be a vet, after watching them care for the animals at home, I wanted to have the ability to heal my four-legged friends.

What got you interested in news?

I had all intention to follow my dream career from when I was younger of being a vet, but I was struggling through classes and was always fond of writing and utilizing my voice throughout high school so my adviser suggested a Basic News writing class and I never looked back.

What's your hobbies?

Raising, competing with and selling boer goats while working with youth in the industry.

What's your favorite book?

Harry Potter Series

What is your favorite sport to watch?

It’s tough to choose, but my top ones would be football, wrestling and tennis.

What is your favorite band?

Another tough choice, but somewhere between Josh Abbott Band and Twenty One Pilots.

Education:

South Dakota State University

Recent Articles by Alison

Local nonprofits gear up for Give to the Max Day

Minnesota’s giving holiday, Give to the Max Day, is this Thursday and participating nonprofits in the Mankato community are already receiving donations.

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Published November 12, 2019 at 6:41 PM

Partners for Affordable Housing receives grant

A portion of the funds will go to support shelters, including Union Street Place, which is being renovated to shelter homeless individuals and families.

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Published November 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM

Bethany Lutheran College to be home to monument honoring veterans and active soldiers

Two bronze statues depicting a warrior from 500 years ago and one from today, both reading a Bible, will be put up.

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Published November 11, 2019 at 9:40 PM

Korean War veteran surprised with thanks and gratitude

Lyle Grothe served in the Air Force for four years, spending time overseas in Japan and participating in 28 combat missions during his service.

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Published November 11, 2019 at 6:25 PM

Soybean seed conditioning facility looking to start-up in Blue Earth

Thriving Acre Seeds has been in the works for the last four years, but after talking with various seed companies, CEO Jamie Jones and the board chair, Randy Main, decided the timing and location was finally right.

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Published November 8, 2019 at 9:03 PM

City of Blue Earth ramping up street renovation efforts

The city conducted a survey from 2006 to 2007 on what citizens would prefer the council prioritize and streets were at the top of the list.

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Published November 8, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Co-owner of The Refinery Boutique starting lifestyle magazine

The magazine, Refine and Unwind, will feature everything from fashion to food and skincare to marriage.

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Published November 7, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Palliative Care Conference addresses end-of-life questions

The End-of-Life Experience: A Community Conversation with doctors, caretakers and family members.

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Published November 7, 2019 at 6:27 PM

Milk prices on the rise after four-year downfall

A local dairy farmer said prices are on the uptick with futures higher than they were the previous four years for several reasons.

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Published November 6, 2019 at 8:22 PM

Cara Bishop True Real Estate Team spends day feeding farmers

This is the third year the Cara Bishop True Real Estate Team has provided farmers with hot meals during the busiest times of the year.

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Published November 6, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Mankato Public Safety staff recognized for life saving efforts

New public safety staff took the oath of office while current staff was recognized for their enforcement efforts in protecting the Mankato community.

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Published November 5, 2019 at 10:43 PM

Sibley East FFA members bring home hardware from National FFA Convention

Eight Sibley East FFA members made the trip to Indianapolis, four to compete and four to receive the American FFA Degree, a feat that less than one percent of FFA members achieve.

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Published November 5, 2019 at 9:22 PM

Fairmont Area Schools looks to add more educational opportunities

The project would be in addition to several other academies and programs offered at the school.

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Published November 4, 2019 at 9:37 PM

American FFA Degree recipient continues family tradition

The Beckers have been bleeding blue and gold since the 1960s after Larry Becker received his American FFA Degree in 1966, with his grandchildren following in his footsteps.

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Published November 4, 2019 at 9:24 PM

Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center seeks state funding

The roof is in need of repairs, the HVAC unit for the pool area will need to be replaced in the near future, and the executive director of the rec center said that if that unit shuts down, the pool would be out of operation.

Alison Durheim

Published November 1, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Minnesota harvest progress stays behind five-year average in latest crop report

The latest United States Department of Agriculture crop progress report stated Minnesota’s soybean and corn harvests are both 30 percent behind the state’s five-year average, and with winter weather settling in, the clock is ticking on harvest 2019.

Alison Durheim

Published November 1, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Winnebago businesses and community members give back to community in Halloween spirit

After officers closed off a street in Winnebago, the line of “trick-or-treaters” started to form as businesses waited with sweets.

Alison Durheim

Published October 31, 2019 at 10:35 PM

Addressing mental health in rural America during commodity slump

A research poll supported by the American Farm Bureau Federation conducted this year states that 91% of farmers are experiencing financial stress, 88% are having farm business problems and 89% have fear of losing the farm.

Alison Durheim

Published October 30, 2019 at 9:22 PM

Farm Business Management Program in Minnesota stresses necessity of crunching the numbers

Farming by the numbers is crucial during tough market years and the cornerstone of agriculture education in Minnesota is Farm Business Management, a program that serves more than 5,000 farm families in the state annually.

Alison Durheim

Published October 29, 2019 at 5:56 PM

South Central College gives pumpkins to nursing home residents

South Central College contacted the nursing home Monday to see if they could visit with residents and offer them decorated pumpkins to put them in the Halloween spirit.

Alison Durheim

Published October 29, 2019 at 5:45 PM

Casual Conversations begin again in Fairmont

Lillian Peterson moved to Fairmont in 2014 and said that it took a while for her and her husband to get to know others in the community.

Alison Durheim

Published October 28, 2019 at 9:11 PM

Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund expands reach to Fairmont

The Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund is partnering with the Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont to expand their reach.

Alison Durheim

Published October 28, 2019 at 9:06 PM

Cold-hardy grapes provide for growth of the industry in Minnesota

The University of Minnesota has been breeding wine grapes since the 70s and developing hardy grapes that can withstand the Minnesota weather.

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Published October 25, 2019 at 6:27 PM

National Farm Viability Conference covers opportunities for farmers to incorporate regenerative agricluture

Agriculture service providers and professionals sat in on several sessions including a discussion about adopting innovative climate strategies.

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Published October 25, 2019 at 6:21 PM

Rookie farmer gets start with industrial hemp

After the crop became available to grow in the 2018 Farm Bill, Adam Huiras and his business partner took the opportunity to hone their green thumbs with a new crop.

Alison Durheim

Published October 24, 2019 at 7:14 PM

National Farm Viability Conference spends first year in the Midwest

After being held in Vermont and New York in previous years, the conference spent its first year in the Midwest in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Alison Durheim

Published October 24, 2019 at 7:08 PM

AURI releases industrial hemp report preview

The Minnesota Hemp Value Chain Analysis report from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute hones in on building an industrial hemp industry in the state and looks at which areas of the industry the state can capitalize on.

Alison Durheim

Published October 24, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Training sessions geared toward preventing suicide in rural communities in high demand

A total of six training sessions in different regions across the state were planned. Of the six, four training sessions are yet to be held in November and December.

Alison Durheim

Published October 22, 2019 at 6:38 PM

Audit of Mankato’s National Biosolids Partnership open to the public

Mankato was the first city in Minnesota and 28th in the nation to receive a National Biosolids Partnership Certification, an elective program.

Alison Durheim

Published October 22, 2019 at 6:28 PM

Getting a head start on ice dam prevention on roofs

The heavy snowfall last year left many with ice dams on their roofs, but there are steps that can be taken to prevent ice dams from forming.

Alison Durheim

Published October 21, 2019 at 5:51 PM

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