Marissa Voss

Multimedia Journalist

• Hometown?

Farimont, Minnesota

• What's your favorite part of your job?

Getting to report on events that are happening in Mankato, and then being able to put them all together for the station.

• What's your dream story?

My dream story would be to interview The Purple People Eaters, Randy Moss, and Cris Carter from the Minnesota Vikings. I would discuss the game of football during their time, and then they're opinions on what it's like in the present day. My family, and I are some of the biggest Vikings fans, that would be the highlight of my sports reporting career.

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

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional football player.

• What got you interested in news and sports?

I was the coach's daughter in town so naturally I loved sports. I would go to Vikings games with my family, be at all the local sporting events, and I was even involved in sports until I was 23. I didn't know I wanted to be a sports reporter until two years ago when I got my start with Maverick Hockey Weekend as their ice-side reporter for the Division I MSU men's hockey team.

• What person(s) do you most admire?

My parents, Chris and Wendy Voss.

• What's your favorite candy?

Frozen Charleston Chews

• What's your favorite sport to watch?

Football and hockey

• What's your favorite band?

Motley Crue

• What's your favorite book?

"Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis

• What's your proudest moment?

My proudest moment would be getting to be an ice-side reporter for Fox Sports when the MSU women's hockey team pulled off an upset win against the No. 1 ranked Wisconsin Badgers.

• If you could spend a week anywhere, where would you go?

Bora Bora

Education:

Bethany Lutheran College

Recent Articles by Marissa

For nearly 100 years, Mankato's YWCA has worked to promote justice and peace in our community. Now, the chapter is restarting a program aimed at empowering young women in Mankato.

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Published July 10, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Students promote equality with sidewalk chalk

The event was organized by a group of Mankato West High School students to show their support for peace and equality.

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Published July 10, 2020 at 7:19 PM

LinguaOne Interpreting and Translation Services' new edition can be used on cell phones, laptops and even tablets.

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Published July 10, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Mankato West student organizes equality event

A Mankato West High School student organizes an equality event in response to racist videos that were posted on social media.

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Published July 9, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Local girls place on national speech stage

Isabell Gieger and Tabitha Thatcher competed in the first-ever virtual National Speech and Debate Tournament. They qualified in the Duo category which includes a variety of genres, with teams of two competing against each other.

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Published July 7, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Waterville celebrates milestone with drive by parade

Waterville resident turned 100 years old today and they found an accommodating way of celebrating her.

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Published July 5, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Fourth of July in Fairmont is special to a water skiing club. They have been waking up at the crack of dawn to water ski on the national holiday for almost 30 years.

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Published July 5, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Local woman wins body building competition

Lake Crystal native nagged body building champion at Mr. & Ms. Natural Minnesota competition at Mystic Lake Casino.

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Published June 30, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Softball tournament brings people to the area

Caswell Park in North Mankato is making sure they follow safety and sanitation restrictions this weekend at The Mankato Peppers Rising Stars softball tournament.

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Published June 28, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Churches across the state and nation are getting back to a sense of normalcy like St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato.

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Published June 28, 2020 at 10:29 PM

There's a new popular eating spot in the city of New Ulm.

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Published June 27, 2020 at 10:26 PM

Fishing competition raises money for nonprofits

People from around the area have been raising money for a special cause, all while spending some time out on the lake.

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Published June 27, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Motor sports enthusiasts restore race car

Project 76 was headed by a trio of local motor sports fans who restored a 1979-80 race car and gave it a much-needed face lift.

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Published June 26, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Mandatory masks could be coming to Mankato

While an ordinance for mandatory masks is several steps away, local businesses and customers already have very strong opinions about the idea.

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Published June 23, 2020 at 10:25 PM

Twelve students are signed up for the camp, which helps students learn more about the American Indian culture. The camp kicked off last week and is underway again beginning today through Thursday. Due to COVID-19, the instructors were forced to adapt to a virtual format.

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Published June 23, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Greater Mankato Area United Way announces 2021 campaign chair

The United Way’s goal is to raise $2.06 million for select nonprofits around the area in 2021.

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Published June 22, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Local Churches Are Getting Creative With Their Services

Local church gets creative with services by creating a drive up outdoor event. This event gives people a chance to get to a church service by staying healthy.

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Published June 21, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Kerfoot Canopy Tours adds new attraction

The adventure park added The Great Minnesota Ball Race this year.

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Published June 19, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Volunteers give back during United Way’s Week of Action

Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Week of Action promotes volunteerism in the community.

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Published June 18, 2020 at 7:15 PM

New tea house opens its doors in downtown Mankato

Karshe Tea is an East African infused tea house that opened its doors on June 12.

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Published June 17, 2020 at 8:48 PM

Pronto Pups Gets Creative to Keep Business Going

Food Stand Gets Creative to Keep Business Going

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Published June 14, 2020 at 10:23 PM

International students attending MSU Mankato get a gift to help with traveling

Remember Me Too Movement Creates Event to Help International Students

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Published June 14, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Bars, restaurants adapting to Phase Three of #StaySafeMN

Minnesota's Stay Safe plan is turning the dial to phase three on Wednesday, and many enterprises are implementing the new guidelines.

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Published June 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM

United Way seeks volunteers for Week of Action

The annual event promotes volunteerism by matching volunteers to nonprofit organizations in the area.

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Published June 8, 2020 at 6:39 PM

A trio of college students initiate shoe drive for countries in need

A couple college students are collecting shoes for a mission trip to Guatemala in January.

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Published June 7, 2020 at 10:25 PM

Bluff Park adds a new overlook for hikers

The transformation of Bluff Park in Upper North Mankato continues.

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Published June 7, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Camp Rec N’ Read adapts to COVID-19 to help children with reading, writing

Rec N’ Read, which is a part of Camp Maverick, takes place from June 8 through June 26. This three-week excursion helps children who have struggled with reading, writing and literacy grow their craft.

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Published June 5, 2020 at 11:18 PM

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