Alison Durheim

Multi-Media Journalist

Alison Durheim started with KEYC in November 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, leads 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?

Saint James, MN

• 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 the 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 are your hobbies?

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

• What's your favorite book?

The 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

The benefits of garden and lawn care, more than just getting some fresh air

Experts say now is not the time to stop your annual garden routine.

Alison Durheim

Published March 27, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Southern Minnesota farmers and ranchers celebrate National Ag Week

When southern Minnesota’s farmers and ranchers were asked how they were celebrating National Ag Day and National Ag Week, the common answer was celebrating the only way they know how, by continuing to feed the country and the world.

Alison Durheim

Published March 26, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Minnesota Farmers Union provides resource to link consumers to Minnesota farmers, CSA farms

Through their Minnesota Cooks Program, the Farmers Union is compiling a list of farmers and producers from across the state.

Alison Durheim

Published March 26, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Stimulus package to include financial support for rural America

Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) says the stimulus package could provide financial support for many across the country and in Minnesota.

Alison Durheim

Published March 25, 2020 at 6:54 PM

4-H is hosting the 2020 Virtual Legacy Awards live through their Facebook page as well as on their website.

Alison Durheim

Published March 25, 2020 at 1:58 PM

GreenSeam releases first-ever Minnesota State of Agriculture Report

The report focuses on the needs of Minnesota’s agribusiness to give the agriculture industries and rural Minnesota a voice and give others the ability to address problems in rural Minnesota.

Alison Durheim

Published March 24, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Celebrating National Ag Day indoors through virtual education

As grocery store shelves are emptied and restocked amid coronavirus concerns, the time for agriculture education has never been more critical.

Alison Durheim

Published March 23, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Lowering interest rates and what it could mean for America’s producers

Many are making quick financial decisions based off of current interest rates and many wondering what those numbers could mean in the long run, including what it could mean for America’s farmers as they renew operating notes.

Alison Durheim

Published March 20, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Northern Commodity Transportation Conference brings producers and ag commodity transportation leaders together

Sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, the conference brought together nearly 100 farmers and commodity organizations to discuss the route agriculture commodities take before they reach international waters.

Alison Durheim

Published March 19, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency creates online alternative for feedlot permit informational meetings

Meetings scheduled for this week in Mankato and Rochester were canceled following state guidance with coronavirus concerns and are being replaced with virtual meetings scheduled for March 31 and April of this year from 10 a.m. to noon.

Alison Durheim

Published March 18, 2020 at 9:12 PM

USDA partners with Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty to provide meals for students in rural areas

Due to school closures, nearly 1,000,000 meals will be delivered to students in rural areas.

Alison Durheim

Published March 18, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Experiences and memories cut short for college seniors amid coronavirus concerns

For them, experiences and memories are cut short, their favorite campus traditions are now canceled.

Alison Durheim

Published March 17, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Fairmont Elementary supports local businesses with Support Local fundraiser

A catalog titled "Support Local" was given to all third through sixth graders at Fairmont Elementary filled with items that came from local businesses.

Alison Durheim

Published March 13, 2020 at 8:23 PM

Lakeview Methodist Health Services takes preventative action amid coronavirus concerns

The senior facility is restricting visitors and limiting traffic flow through the building.

Alison Durheim

Published March 13, 2020 at 8:12 PM

RubyRide taking precautions amid coronavirus concerns

Local transportation service, RubyRide, is addressing coronavirus concerns for its drivers and passengers.

Alison Durheim

Published March 13, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Prepping for the next crop with weed management

Diversification in weed management has become a necessity as the best of the Roundup years for weed management may be behind us according to extension educator Liz Stahl.

Alison Durheim

Published March 11, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Psychotherapist offers advice on overcoming anxiety and stress caused by Coronavirus concerns

Psychotherapist Andrew Archer from Minnesota Mental Health Services joined KEYC News Now at Noon to talk about the anxiety and stress brought on by coronavirus concerns.

Alison Durheim

Published March 11, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Workshop focuses on cutting costs on the farm and keeping up with weather trends

The University of Minnesota Extension Crops and Marketing Day took a close look at the impacts of weather and economy on farming practices in an effort to save pennies and push for clean water, including nitrogen application.

Alison Durheim

Published March 10, 2020 at 9:08 PM

MPCA revising general operating permits for large feedlots in an effort to benefit water quality

The aim of the revised operating permit is to protect water quality in Minnesota through storage practices and land application of manure to prevent runoff.

Alison Durheim

Published March 9, 2020 at 6:24 PM

First Steps, Next Steps receives funding to support healthy pregnancies, healthy babies

The First Steps and Next Steps programs are part of an initiative that began in 2011 to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies in the region.

Alison Durheim

Published March 9, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Cargill offering free safety vests for US dairy farms

More than 2,000 dairy farms across the country have claimed their vest in an effort to enforce safety and be seen while large equipment moves around the farm daily.

Alison Durheim

Published March 6, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Horticulture Day discusses climate change and the upcoming growing season

The Waseca-based research center presented several topics to gardeners, including climate change and how to adapt gardening practices to fit the changing climate.

Alison Durheim

Published March 6, 2020 at 4:45 PM

New CEO at River’s Edge Hospital says he’s looking forward to supporting St. Peter community

The new CEO at River’s Edge Hospital is finishing his first week at the St. Peter medical center and he says the town and the hospital rolled out the welcome wagon.

Alison Durheim

Published March 5, 2020 at 8:38 PM

New Ulm Middle School, Jefferson Elementary put on soft-lockdown after threat

Administration at New Ulm Middle School was notified and the school began an investigation, according to the school’s superintendent.

Alison Durheim

Published March 5, 2020 at 6:20 PM

VINE leads informative session on the Minneopa State Park bison, Dakota culture

Gwen Westerman, a Dakota educator and professor at MSU, spoke on the bison’s return as well as the how the Mankato area interacts with Dakota culture every day.

Alison Durheim

Published March 4, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Tracking the impact of coronavirus on global economy, ag commodity trade

A level of uncertainty comes with the effect of coronavirus on the ag commodity markets, but concern currently lies in the movement of ag products.

Alison Durheim

Published March 4, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Blue Earth County License Center experiences outage

Beginning around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the camera network at the license center was out for an hour, meaning that no drivers license transactions could be processed.