With the holidays approaching, hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson focus on books. Jim speaks with John Vaillant, author of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist for general nonfiction, Fire Weather, an account of a tragic massive Canadian wildfire and the potential consequences resulting from climate change (4:15). Gayle sits down again with Valley Bookseller’s Pamela Klinger-Horn to talk about her top book choices for this holiday season across many genres (27:00). Plus an update of local news (50:30) and information about the Trump cabinet appointee who formerly lived in Marine on St. Croix. Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
John Vaillant, Author, Fire Weather
Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller
Pamela’s Book Recommendations

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix
City of Scandia
May Township
Washington County

News Links
John Vaillant’s New York Times Op-Ed
Wisconsin Public Radio Article on Enbridge Pipeline

Event Links
Marine Documentary Night – The Best of Us
Free Entrance Day to Minnesota State Parks – Nov. 29
Free Entrance Day to Washington County Parks – Nov. 29

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library