Editing KVSC (section)

==Programming==
KVSC's general programming features an eclectic blend of [[Alternative rock|alternative]] and [[indie rock]], with significant airplay dedicated to [[Americana music|Americana]], [[indie pop]], [[alt-country]], and [[Music of Minnesota|local Minnesota artists]]. The station also boasts a diverse roster of specialty programs that specialize in playing specific genres.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=St. Cloud State University |date=1987-02-01 |title=Reverb [February 1987] |url=https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/kvsc_newsltr/2/ |journal=Newsletters}}</ref> Notable examples include ''Frets'' ([[Folk music|folk]] and [[Bluegrass music|bluegrass]]), ''Thrivin' on a Riff'' ([[Jazz|jazz)]], ''Undercurrents'' ([[punk rock]]) and ''Urban Invasion'' ([[Hip-hop|hip hop]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=meta13 |date=2019-08-04 |title=On-Air Schedule |url=https://www.kvsc.org/music/on-air-schedule/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KVSC 88.1 FM |language=en-US}}</ref> KVSC has also aired syndicated content such as [[KEXP-FM|''Live on KEXP'']] and various programs produced by [[Koahnic Broadcast Corporation]]'s Native Voice One.

Beyond music, KVSC has a longstanding commitment to news and journalistic programming. Its coverage has included local events like the [[Minnesota State Fair]], interviews with regional artists, and live broadcasts of St. Cloud State University sporting events.<ref name="about">[http://kvsc.org/about.php About KVSC]</ref> Notable programming include ''An Unbroken Chain'', a twelve-part series recounted by [[The Holocaust|Holocaust]] survivor Henry Oertelt, and the ongoing ''Untold Stories of Central MN'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-06-02 |title=KVSC 88.1 FM |url=https://www.kvsc.org/castcategory/holocaust-survivor-henry-oertelt/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KVSC 88.1 FM |language=en-US}}</ref> The station has also aired special programming produced outside of St. Cloud, including a docudrama focused on the 1920 [[Duluth lynchings]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Kate Kompas |date=February 26, 2015 |title=KVSC program sheds light on 1920 Duluth lynchings |url=https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2015/02/26/kvsc-program-sheds-light-duluth-lynchings/24085737/ |work=[[St. Cloud Times]] |publisher=[[Gannett]]}}</ref> 

Prominent KVSC alumni include [[Minnesota Twins]] broadcaster [[Dick Bremer]], Gwen Flanders of [[USA Today]], Jill Riley of [[89.3 The Current]], and [[City Pages]] writer Rob Callahan.<ref>[http://kvsc.org/history.php KVSC History]</ref>

=== Trivia Weekend ===
KVSC's annual Trivia Weekend began in 1980 with 50 teams, originally designed as a way to entertain students in campus residence halls.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jim Maurice |date=February 13, 2019 |title=SCSU at 150, KVSC Trivia Weekend a 40 year tradition |url=https://wjon.com/scsu-at-150-kvsc-trivia-weekend-a-40-year-tradition |work=[[WJON]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Annie Baxter |date=February 9, 2004 |title=The answer to cabin fever: A trivia contest! |url=https://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/02/09_baxtera_stcloudtrivia |work=[[Minnesota Public Radio]]}}</ref><ref>[http://kvsc.org/trivia_history.php Trivia History]</ref> Co-sponsored during its first two years by the Inter-Residence Hall Association, the inaugural contest ran for 55 hours from March 14-16.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=St. Cloud State University |date=1980-03-21 |title=The Chronicle [March 21, 1980] |url=https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/chron/2163/ |journal=Chronicle}}</ref> The idea originated with IRHA director Mike McMenamin, who previously participated in [[WWSP]]'s trivia competition. KVSC's sophomore Trivia Weekend was successful enough to help pay for the station's power boost to 5,200 watts, which would allow the competition to reach more potential participants.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sites · St. Cloud State Exhibits |url=https://library-exhibits.stcloudstate.edu/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250421080301/https://library-exhibits.stcloudstate.edu/ |archive-date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=library-exhibits.stcloudstate.edu |language=en-US}}</ref> 

Now a signature KVSC tradition, the station began theming their competitions in 1983 for ''E.T. Trivia (Extraterrestrial Trivia)''. 1984's ''Trivia Olympics'' would be the first contest to clock in at 50 hours. The competition is now held annually in February, an annual occurrence that began with 1987's ''Trivia Getaway''. A record 80 teams participated in 2007's ''Trivia 28: Around the World in 50 Hours''. In April 2020, amid the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, KVSC held an abbreviated online edition titled ''Trivia 41.5: U Can't Touch This'', drawing 102 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jo |date=2020-04-17 |title=Hourly Scores for U Can't Touch This Trivia 2020 1/2 |url=https://www.kvsc.org/hourly-scores-for-u-cant-touch-this-trivia-2020-1-2/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KVSC 88.1 FM |language=en-US}}</ref> Starting in 2021, the contest eliminated live question readings between 2 and 6 a.m., replacing them with overnight homework assignments that count towards the final score. 

Staffed entirely by volunteers and supported by local sponsors, Trivia Weekend is also KVSC's largest annual alumni event. The competition historically had a house-band, a [[musical parody]] group known as the Shake a Hamster Band. The group formed for ''Trivia Getaway'' and continued performing for the competition until 2023's ''Trivia on Trial''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shake a Hamster Band {{!}} Music |url=https://www.shakeahamsterband.com/music.php |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=www.shakeahamsterband.com}}</ref> Additional original content continues to be made for the contest by The Goat Posse, ranging from parody songs to [[sketch comedy]]. 
=== Monday Night Live ===
''Monday Night Live'' is KVSC's weekly, hour-long live music show, airing as part of its Monday local music programming block. Launched in the early 1990s, the program features a mix of live performances and artist interviews. Produced by members of KVSC and [[UTVS]] during the academic year, the show has showcased a wide range of Minnesota talent - including [[Semisonic]] (then performing as Pleasure), [[Trampled by Turtles]], [[Low (band)|Low]], [[Remo Drive]], [[Motion City Soundtrack]], [[12 Rods]], [[Cloud Cult]], [[Bad Bad Hats]], [[Charlie Parr]], [[The Soviettes]], [[Dosh (musician)|Dosh]], and [[Durry (band)|Durry]] - along with occasional national acts such as [[The Dismemberment Plan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=meta13 |date=2019-02-18 |title=Monday Night Live History |url=https://www.kvsc.org/music/monday-night-live/monday-night-live-history/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KVSC 88.1 FM |language=en-US}}</ref> 

While most episodes are broadcast from KVSC's Stewart Hall studio, ''Monday Night Live'' has also taken to the stage at venues like The Pioneer Place on Fifth in downtown St. Cloud and SCSU's Ritsche Auditorium. These special editions - now dubbed ''MNL On The Road -'' have featured artists such as [[Jonny Lang]] and [[Vial (band)|Vial]] performing in front of live audiences.

=== Granite City Radio Theatre ===
''Granite City Radio Theatre'' is a old-time-style [[Radio drama|radio/theater]] show that has aired on KVSC since 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PRX » Series » Granite City Radio Theater |url=https://exchange.prx.org/series/40915-granite-city-radio-theater |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=PRX - Public Radio Exchange |language=en}}</ref> The [[variety show]], broadcast quarterly, features comedic performances by local actors and live music from house band Collective Unconscious. Past guest performers have included [[Gary Louris]], [[Jeremy Messersmith]], and [[Dessa]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seeger |first=Dan |date=2025-03-28 |title=Granite City Radio Theatre Welcomes Special Musical Guest Dessa for the Season 13 Finale |url=https://www.kvsc.org/granite-city-radio-theatre-welcomes-special-musical-guest-dessa-for-the-season-13-finale/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KVSC 88.1 FM |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== HD Subchannels ===
KVSC broadcasts across four HD subchannels: 

* '''HD-2''' simulcasts KVSC's sister station, [[KVEX-LP]] (RadioX), which focuses on [[classic alternative]] and [[modern rock]]. 
* '''HD-3''' carries a simulcast of [https://www.jazz24.org/ Jazz24], an online jazz station based in [[Seattle]]. 
* '''HD-4''' simulcasts of [[KMOJ|KMOJ HD-2]] (The Ice), a hip hop format subchannel.<ref>{{cite web |title=The ICE! |url=https://theicemn.org/wp |work=[[KMOJ]]}}</ref>
KVSC also shares its studio space with [[KZYS-LP]] (Somali Community Radio).