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Host Gayle Knutson speaks with guidebook author and PBS travel guide Rick Steves about his travel adventures before he became famous, documented in Rick’s new book, “On The Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer (4:00). Host Jim Maher speaks with Ann Fourt, author and American expat living in Ecuador, about the ins and outs of moving to a different country (23:00). Plus, an update on local news (46:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe 

Ann Fourt, author, “How To Become An Expat” 

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City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

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Washington County Snowplow Contest News

River Radio Previous Shows

2022 River Radio featuring Cameron Hewitt of Rick Steves’ Europe

2021 River Radio featuring Cameron Hewitt

2024 River Radio on America’s gambling addiction

Event Links

Rick Steves Event at Hopkins Center for the Arts

Keystone Woods public input event and information

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library

Marine Village School

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Host Jim Maher speaks with scientist Kris Hansen to learn more about 3M's mishandling and deception of "forever chemicals" like PFAS (3:45). Host Gayle Knutson finds out more about Washington County's new environmental center, a place for area residents to drop hazardous waste, from Adam Frederick, engineering program supervisor (27:00). Also included is an update of local news (48:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Kris Hansen, scientist, Savanna Science Consulting
Adam Frederick, environmental program supervisor, Washington County Environmental Center

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

Information Links
Spotted Towhee information
Met Council population growth estimates
New Yorker article on 3M and forever chemicals
Kris Hansen articles on 3M’s actions

River Radio Previous Shows
November 23, 2024 show featuring John Vaillant

Event Links
Scandia Vinterfest – Event Information
Scandia Vinterfest – Medallion Hunt Clues
Wash. Co. Winter Clothing Swap – contact Elena Schewe
at 651-430-4333 or [email protected]

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson explore what lies ahead as the Trump administration pursues its crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Guests include Twin Cities immigration attorney Marc Prokosch (3:00) about how the process works today and what changes may lie ahead; and Mexican immigrant Juventino Meza (24:30), who shares his experiences as a participant in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Also included is an update on local news (43:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Marc Prokosch, Immigration Attorney
Juventio Meza, undocumented Immigrant

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

River Radio Previous Shows
November 23, 2024 show on Books
April 20, 2024 show on Valley Chamber Chorale
March 18, 2023 show on Social Security

Event Links
Holiday Programs from Frosted Glass Creative
Marine Holiday Concerts from Billy McLaughlin

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
Washington County Environmental Center
Washington County Name a Snowplow Contest Entry Form

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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

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The replay of a live two-hour River Radio election night special. Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson provided results on local races. Lori Sturdevant of the Minnesota Star Tribune and River Radio national political editor Brian Gruis provided analysis of state and national races. Also included were interviews with Marine on St. Croix Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis, and newly-elected Marine City Council member John Goodfellow. The show's intermission features the song, "Waiting," by The Suburbs. Matt Quast is technical director.

NOTE - final local results were not available by the program's completion. You can find final results here:

Marine on St. Croix

Scandia

May Township

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Host Gayle Knutson talks with filmmaker Mary Mazzio about her documentary, BAD RIVER, dealing with challenges to an existing Enbridge oil pipeline on tribal lands near Lake Superior (4:00). BAD RIVER screens at Marine Documentary Night on November 7. Also, host Jim Maher speaks with Peg Furshong and Sarah Mooradian of CURE, a rural-based Minnesota grass-roots environmental organization opposing the development of new Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage pipelines around the Midwest (22:00). Plus an update on local news (44:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Mary Mazzio, Director, Bad River
Marine Documentary Night – “Bad River”
Peg Furshong, Dir. of Client Relations and Special Projects, CURE
Sarah Mooradian, Gov’t Relations and Policy Director, CURE
CURE information on carbon pipelines
Scientific American article about carbon pipelines
Carbon Capture Facts

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

Election Links
Marine Candidates Forum Replay
Scandia Candidates Forum Replay
Washington County Voting Information
Minnesota Secretary of State Voting Information
Wisconsin Secretary of State Voting Information

Event Links
Marine Library Family Fun Night
Library Quilt Auction
Marine Mills Folk School Wreath Course – Nov. 9 and Nov. 16
Marine Mills Folk School Women’s Clothing Swap

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Holiday Giving – Elim Lutheran and Christ Lutheran Church
See page 5 of the CLC Newsletter for Most Needed Items. Cash donations also welcome!

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Host Jim Maher conducts a conversation with the political roundtable, including Minnesota Star Tribune contributor Lori Sturdevant, River Radio national political editor Brian Gruis and Doug Kelley, former chief of staff to Sen. Dave Durenberger and one-time Republican candidate for Governor. (3:00). Host Gayle Knutson talks with Mindy Godding, a certified professional organizer, about managing your possessions (29:00). Also included is an update of local news (53:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Political Roundtable
Lori Sturdevant, Minnesota Star Tribune
Brian Gruis, River Radio National Political Editor
Doug Kelley, former GOP gubernatorial candidate

Mindy Godding, Certified Professional Organizer
Search for a professional organizer here

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

Election Links
Marine Candidates Forum – October 22 – 7:00 p.m.
Scandia Candidates Forum – October 23 – 6:30 p.m.
Washington County Voting Information
Minnesota Secretary of State Voting Information
Wisconsin Secretary of State Voting Information

Event Links
Marine Documentary Night – “Bad River”

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
Library Quilt Auction

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Host Jim Maher speaks with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about the pressure facing election officials as November approaches and how the state is preparing for it (5:00). Host Gayle Knutson talks with former Marine resident Dennis Reynolds, a therapy dog handler, on how his dogs helped U.S. Olympic gymnasts this past summer (25:30). Also included is the latest local news (42:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State
Dennis Reynolds, therapy dog handler, Reynolds Urban Design

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

News/Information Links:
St. Croix Riverway’s Full Climate Action Plan

Election Links
Marine Candidates Forum – October 22 – 7:00 p.m.
Scandia Candidates Forum – October 23 – 6:30 p.m.
Washington County Voting Information
Minnesota Secretary of State Voting Information
Wisconsin Secretary of State Voting Information

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
Alliance for Therapy Dogs
Community Thread Leaf Raking

Events:
Dennis Reynolds Presentation on Public Art and Placemaking

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson kick off Season 6 of River Radio, speaking with Dan Kaufman, contributing writer, The New York Times and The New Yorker, on how NAFTA helped our neighboring state of Wisconsin transitioned from its progressive heritage to become a key swing state won by Donald Trump in the 2016 election (4:00); and Greg Seitz, writer and founder, St. Croix 360, about developments on the river, including the discovery of dead turtles (25:30). Also included is the latest on the Brookside Bar and Grill’s challenge to the Marine City Council and other local news (48:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Dan Kaufman, Contributing Writer, The New York Times Magazine and the New Yorker
Greg Seitz, founder, St. Croix 360

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

News/Information Links:
Dan’s NY Times Magazine Article – The NAFTA Effect
Marine City Council July 1 Workshop on Brookside Bar and Grill
Marine City Council July 11 Meeting (Brookside discussion and vote)
Brookside filing with Minnesota Court of Appeals (in Search, enter Case # A24-1257)
Scandia Plastics Recycle 
Washington County Elections Information

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Events:
Ellen Anderson Penno talk at Marine Library

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson welcome U.S. District Judge John Tunheim for an extended discussion about the just-completed term of the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential ramifications for governance and the country as a whole. They discuss Trump vs. the U.S., expanding Presidential immunity, and cases restricting powers of government agencies, among other topics. Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guest
Hon. John R. Tunheim, U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota 

News Links
New York Times Summary of Key Supreme Court Cases

Scotusblog.com review of the Supreme Court Term

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library