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

The Pillars of Mankato Senior Living celebrates a milestone

The birthday party was originally set for March, but due to the pandemic they had to postpone it to October.

Marissa Voss

Published October 18, 2020 at 10:26 PM

Minnesota Department of Health allows nursing home visits

The Minnesota Department of Health has loosened their restrictions for living facilities.

Marissa Voss

Published October 17, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Sherburn Theatre gets help from community

The Sherburn Theatre, like many other businesses, hit a rough patch amid the pandemic.

Marissa Voss

Published October 15, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Manufacturing gaining steam in the greater Mankato area

Since business has been booming for MTU over the years, they were chosen for a $13.9 million dollar investment in its Power Systems business.

Marissa Voss

Published October 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM

MSU Mankato offers free dental care for kids

This event is important because it lends a helping hand to families who are struggling and can’t afford this service.

Marissa Voss

Published October 14, 2020 at 4:08 PM

The 507 and Tav on the Ave gets creative amid the pandemic

These two restaurants have made some changes to keep the revenue, customers and beer flowing.

Marissa Voss

Published October 11, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail reopens

Contractors removed encroaching trees, replaced culverts and aging pavement.

Marissa Voss

Published October 10, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Children and families dressed in their costumes and lined up at Halloween Express to go trick-or-treating out of some local business’s car trunks.

Marissa Voss

Published October 10, 2020 at 10:39 PM

The virtual celebration is open to anyone in the community and free to attend.

Marissa Voss

Published October 8, 2020 at 3:20 PM

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The New Ulm Medical Center is home to a fully functional cancer institution that has Oncology, Genetics, Plastic Surgery for reconstruction, Screening, Prevention and 3-D Mammography.

Marissa Voss

Published October 7, 2020 at 5:55 PM

The grant money will go toward an online resource that will be available to anyone in the community.

Marissa Voss

Published October 7, 2020 at 5:25 PM

They’re main mission is to get people on bikes in anyway they can.

Marissa Voss

Published October 4, 2020 at 11:21 PM

Where riders can take their own routes or the ones that are provided by the ramble.

Marissa Voss

Published October 4, 2020 at 11:20 PM

The Mankato Family Store is implementing a loyalty card in efforts to reward their returning customers and to appeal to new shoppers.

Marissa Voss

Published October 3, 2020 at 10:24 PM

The Mankato YMCA adding satellite location

One significant change the Y has made is expanding its locations to offer more classes.

Marissa Voss

Published October 3, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Bethany Lutheran College and Minnesota State University, Mankato have developed esports programs.

Marissa Voss

Published October 2, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota welcomes families again

While being closed, the museum has added some new exhibits for families to enjoy.

Marissa Voss

Published October 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM

President Donald Trump makes another Minnesota visit

The efforts by the Trump campaign are being noticed by many as Election Day is just over a month away.

Marissa Voss

Published September 30, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Mankato Brewery, Lupulin Brewing Company team up to honor local hero

The beer, created in 2018, honors Jonathan Zierdt, the former CEO of Greater Mankato Growth, who lost his battle with cancer in 2019.

Marissa Voss

Published September 30, 2020 at 7:19 PM

A local market displays a variety of vendors

It gives small business’s a chance to make a name for themselves.

Marissa Voss

Published September 27, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Madelia brewery hosts first-ever Oktoberfest.

The celebration posed as a last “hurrah” before the winter season.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Every Saturday in Christy Steinbach’s Riverfront Drive Shop, the Crystal Psychic and Healing Fair gives the community an alternative way to view the shop’s essence.

Marissa Voss

Published September 26, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Mankato Family YMCA kick starts distance learning program

The Y says this program is much more than just helping students with the distance learning curve.

Marissa Voss

Published September 25, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Blue Earth Area Middle School gets creative with teaching curriculum

Blue Earth Area Middle School is trying to get their students out of the classroom and supply them with wholesome entertainment.

Marissa Voss

Published September 24, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Blue Earth Area School District getting creative with operating levy

The school district says the proposed operating levy would produce $700 per student over the next 10 years, which will prepare students for life after high school.