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Gayle Knutson talks to Pamela Klinger-Horn of Valley Bookseller with her recommendations for great summer reads (5:00); and Jim Maher talks summer travel with Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler (27:00). Also included is an update of local news (48:00), and a salute to all River Radio Season 5 guests (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller

Kyle Potter, Thrifty Traveler

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Book List

Pamela Klinger-Horn’s recommended summer reads

News Links
Fred de Sam Lazaro Stories on PBS Newshour (Apr. 30 and May 1 episodes)

Event Links
Lonnie Lovness Library Presentation on Apr. 18

Scandia Community-Wide Garage Sale

Red Cross Blood Drive in Scandia

St. Croix River Rendezvous

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Marine Mills Folk School

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Jim Maher talks to St. Croix Valley native and prominent national pro-choice advocate Amy Hagstrom Miller about politics and health care aspects of the abortion issue (4:30). Gayle Knutson talks about the world of choir music with Daryl Timmer, artistic director of the Valley Chamber Chorale (26:00). Plus an update of local news (48:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Amy Hagstrom Miller, Whole Woman’s Health

Daryl Timmer, Valley Chamber Chorale

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Minnesota Dept. of Health PFAS Testing

Podcast Links
October 14 River Radio with Judge John Tunheim

Shift-Key with Robinson Meyer on EVs

Event Links
Lonnie Lovness Library Presentation on Apr. 18

Marine on St. Croix Heavy Metal/Shred Day – May 4

Gammelgarden Community Conversations

Stillwater Bike Donation on Apr. 23

Brookside Poetry Event on Apr. 25

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Marine Mills Folk School

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Gayle Knutson conducts her yearly interview with Greg Seitz, writer and founder of St. Croix 360, about all things St. Croix River (4:30); and Jim Maher speaks with Deb Ryun who will soon be retiring after 15 years as Executive Director of the Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namakagon (26:30). Plus, and update of local news (46:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Greg Seitz, St. Croix 360

Deb Ryun, Wild Rivers Conservancy

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

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This week on River Radio, Jim Maher speaks with Robinson Meyer, New York Times contributor and executive editor of HeatMap about the state of our green energy transition (4:00); and Gayle Knutson talks with Darcy Becker, who recently left a religious cult after more than 30 years (26:00). Plus, an update on local news (49:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Robinson Meyer, New York Times Contributor/Founding Exec. Editor, HEATMAP

Darcy Becker, Former Cult Member
Fact sheet about “Church Without A Name”

More info about the Church

BBC story about the FBI investigation

FBI website to provide information

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

William O’Brien State Park

Event Links
Ann Bancroft presentation at Scandia Parks and Trails

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Washington County Historical Courthouse

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Gayle Knutson talks to Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry about the challenges facing law enforcement and his thoughts on the recent tragic events that took the lives of three Burnsville, Minnesota first responders (5:00); and Jim Maher has a conversation with veteran television journalist Fred de Sam Lazaro, PBS Newshour contributor and director of the Under Told Stories Project (26:30). Also included is an update on local news (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Dan Starry, Washington County Sheriff  

Fred de Sam Lazaro, Under Told Stories Project and PBS Newshour

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Article Links
Lake Elmo City Council approves new school location from Pioneer Press

Stillwater PFAS issues from the Star Tribune

Event Links
Ann Bancroft presentation at Scandia Parks and Trails

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Valley Chamber Chorale

Marine General Store

Scandia Heritage Alliance survey

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This week on River Radio, Jim Maher talks to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about new state laws taking effect with the upcoming March 5th presidential primary election and preparations for the November election (6:00); and Gayle Knutson discusses how to get an early start on gardening with Brian Wood, University of Minnesota Master Gardener in Washington County (28:30). Also included is an update on local news (46:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State  

Brian Wood, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Election Information
State of Minnesota

Washington County

State of Wisconsin

Gardening Information
Washington County Master Gardener Program (Ask a Gardener)

A YouTube primer about seeds

Article Links
Lake Elmo School issue

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Christ Lutheran Church - Marine

Marine Mills Folk School

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Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher talk to, Dr. Timothy Fong, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (5:00); and Brianne Doura-Schawohl, consultant and lobbyist on responsible gambling strategies (26:00). Also included is an update on local news (47:50). Matt Quast is technical director.

Dr. Timothy Fong, UCLA Gambling Studies Program 

Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Doura-Schawohl Consulting

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Gambling Help Links
1-800-Gambler (for those with addiction issues)

Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling

Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling

UCLA Gambling Studies Program

Gambling broadcast pieces
“60 Minutes” Gambling segment from Feb. 4, 2024

ESPN Outside the Lines

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Marine Mills Folk School

Elim Lutheran Church – Scandia

Christ Lutheran Church - Marine

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This week on River Radio, hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to, Oliver Milman, Environment Correspondent for The Guardian and author of the book, “The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World" (5:00); and Tami Vogel, executive director, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (25:30). Also included is an update on local news (48:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

 Oliver Milman, author, The Insect Crisis

Tami Vogel, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Marine Mills Folk School
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or call: 612-440-6295

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Jim Maher conducts a financial roundtable with Chris Farrell of Public Radio’s Marketplace and Ross Levin, financial advisor and Star Tribune columnist (4:30); and Gayle Knutson talks to Kate Seitz, executive director, Marine Mills Folk School (29:30) Also included is an update on local news (46:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

Chris Farrell, American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio
Ross Levin, Accredited Investors Wealth Management®
Kate Seitz, Marine Mills Folk School

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Informational Links
Washington County – Recycling Exists

Marine-Scandia-May Area Bird Count Summary

State Parks – Emerald Ash Borer

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Snowplow Name Voting for Washington County

Event Links
Marine Documentary Night – HOLY FRIT trailer

Guthrie Theater – Dial M for Murder

Christ Lutheran Church Swedish Dinner

Scandia Vinterfest

Scandia Community Breakfast

World Snow Sculpting Championship

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This week on River Radio, hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher talk to, Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, MN, about top choices for books to consider this holiday season (6:00); and Adam Rogers, senior correspondent, Business Insider, on his recent article advocating for more progressive infrastructure construction titled “Make America Build Again” (27:30). Also included is an update on local news (47:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller

Adam Rogers, special correspondent, Business Insider

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

William O’Brien State Park Project

Article Links
Adam Rogers – Make America Build Again

Plastic Recycling Fail

New Plastics Recycling Plant in Minnesota

NPR’s flawed Social Security Story

Book Lists
Pamela Klinger-Horn’s 2023 Book List

Bill Simpson’s Top Books of 2023

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library

Library Donation Page

Scandia Marine Lions

Event Links
Gammelgarden Puzzle Tournament