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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk about why drugs cost so much in America and how pharmaceutical companies are trying to defend their profits with Prof. Nicholas Bagley, law professor, University of Michigan (6:00); and hear from Marius Anderson producer/director of the kickoff documentary for Marine Documentary Night, 40 Below: The Toughest Race In The World (26:00). Also featured is an update of local news (46:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

Prof. Nicholas Bagley, University of Michigan
Politico Article – The Real Reason Drugs Cost So Much, And Do Too Little

Marius Anderson, Director, 40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

News
Lake Elmo School Issues – Pioneer Press

Lake Elmo School Issues – Star Tribune

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Library Donation Page

Event Links
Peter Mayer at Christ Lutheran Church

Breakfast with Santa in Scandia

Name the Snowplow Entries
Washington County Name the Snowplow Entries

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Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher talk about the wonders of the Galapagos Islands and challenges created by climate change with longtime Galapagos naturalist Silvia Panchana (5:30); and hear about how to improve biodiversity in your own backyard with Brandon Hough, Executive Director, Homegrown National Park® (26:30). Also featured is an update of local news (46:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

 Silvia Panchana, Galapagos Island Naturalist

Brandon Hough, Executive Director, Homegrown National Park®

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

News
Lake Elmo School Issues

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Library Donation Page

Pollinator Friendly Alliance

Event Links
Newsies, Jr. at Marine Village School

Marine Candlelight Series

Music Saint Croix

Billy McLaughlin Christmas Shows

Peter Mayer at Christ Lutheran Church

Scandia Vinterlights

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk politics with Lori Sturdevant, longtime political reporter for the Star Tribune and River Radio’s national political editor Brian Gruis (13:30); and learn about a Guinness World Record-setting Mississippi River canoe expedition from trip leader Scott Miller (36:00). Also featured is a conversation with Stillwater Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Funk regarding the upcoming bonding measure that’s on the ballot and issues with properly notifying Marine residents of a polling venue change (3:30); and an update of local news (54:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Dr. Michael Funk, Superintendent, Stillwater School District 834

Lori Sturdevant, Star Tribune

Brian Gruis, River Radio national political editor

Scott Miller, leader of Guinness World Record-setting canoe team

 Two Paddles Canoe and Kayak Races

 Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Early Voting in Washington County 

Stillwater District 834 Elections – Where to Vote

Secretary of State Poll Finder Tool

Details about the District 834 Bonding Measure

 
Event Links
Newsies, Jr. at Marine Village School

Veterans Day Concert at Elim Lutheran

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson speak to Hon. John Tunheim, senior U.S. district judge for the Minneosta district about the new Supreme Court session and other court matters (4:30); and award-winning chocolatier Robyn Dochterman of St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine (29:00). Also included is an update on polling location changes voters need to know (24:00); and an update of local news (48:00). Matt Quast is technical director (though Matt was unavailable for the live recording, so any glitches that occurred during that are not his fault!).

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

 Robyn Dochterman, Chocolatier, St. Croix Chocolate Company

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

 
Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Washington County Elections Page

Stillwater District 834 Elections – Where to Vote

Enchanting Forest – contact Gwen Roden – [email protected]

Marine Mills Folk School

Marine Village School

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson speak to Pulitzer Prize-winning author (“The Sixth Extinction”) and New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert about the harsh realities of plastic and other major environmental matters (5:00); and local actor David Andrew Macdonald who will soon star in the Guthrie Theater production of “Dial M for Murder” (35:30). Also included is a detailed update of the latest news related to Wilder Forest, Manitou Fund and River Grove School (26:00); and an update of local news (57:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Elizabeth Kolbert, author, New Yorker staff writer 

David Andrew Macdonald, actor

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Voting in Washington County

Enchanting Forest – contact Gwen Roden – [email protected]

O’Brien State Park closures

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Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher speak to wild food enthusiast and educator Carson Gross, who shares his expertise on how to forage for mushrooms (4:30); and David Nguyen of the University of Minnesota's Technological Leadership Institute on the possibilities and potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence (35:45). Jim and Gayle also share follow-up insights from many of this past season's guests on recent developments related to their areas of expertise (23:30), and Gayle has an update of local news (53:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
David H. Nguyen, PhD, Edson Spencer Chair of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota

 Carson Gross, Mushroom, Wild Food Enthusiast and Educator 

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

City of Stillwater

Events
Marine Plant Trade – Call 651-433-2485 or email [email protected]

Marine Forest Management Plan – call Wendy Ward – 651-301-0633

Scandia Gravel Bed Tree Nursery – call Tom Furey – 612-723-8451

Scandia Heritage Alliance Mondale Boat Cruise

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Call 1-800-PARK-TIP

Farmaste 

Scandia Farmer’s Market

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk with world-renowned journalist and environmental advocate Bill McKibben about the state of climate change and what can be done from here (5:00), and William O’Brien State Park Supervisor Wayne Boerner about the impact of river flooding and construction plans at the park (26:00). Plus, an update on local news (43:15). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Bill McKibben, journalist and environmental advocate
Third Act

Wayne Boerner, manager, William O’Brien State Park
William O’Brien Management Plan

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Article links:
Bill McKibben – Climate Change is the Legacy of People over the age of 60 (The Guardian)

Bill McKibben – This Simple Math Problem Could Be the Key to Solving Our Climate Crisis (Rolling Stone)

St. Croix 360 – New members of Wisconsin town board revoke factory farm rules

Events
Library Presentation on Greenland – Replay

Marine Village School Taco Fundraiser

Gammelgarden Opening Weekend

Public meeting on Osceola Bridge work

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library

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Co-hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Minnesota native Aaron Bogott, a longtime Russia resident who fled the country after the war began, about his experiences and impressions of the situation in Russia (5:00) and Ryan Ramaley, captain of the Taylors Falls Queen excursion paddleboat as we go for a ride on the river (31:00). Also featured is an in-depth story on late-breaking developments in the River Grove school situation (23:30) and other local news (43:30). Matt Quast is Technical Director.

This Week’s Guests
Aaron Bogott, Minnesota native who fled Russia

Ryan Ramaley, Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
651-465-6315
Email) [email protected]

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Events
Wild Rivers Conservancy Open Water Celebration

Jim and Gayle Library presentation on Biking in Europe
https://www.midwestmtn.com/outdoor-adventure-expos/

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

National Park Service closures
National Park Service Facebook Updates

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson speak with Dr. Dennis McKenna, ethnopharmacologist, on the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelics (5:00); and Kyle Potter, Executive Editor, Thrifty Traveler, with advice for the upcoming traveling season (32:30). Plus an update of local news (51:30). Matt Quast is technical director. 

This Week’s Guests

Dennis McKenna, McKenna Academy
ESPD Event
Heffter Research Institute
Hoasca Project

Kyle Potter, Executive Editor, ThriftyTraveler.com

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Articles
Rick Reilly Commentary on Iowa’s Caitlin Clark

Update on hog production facility in Burnett County

American Library Association on Book Bans

Events
Marine Volunteer Fair – Contact Linda Tibbetts

Scandia Marine Lions Service Project Sampler Day

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Northwoods Humane Society

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Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher speak to Craig Hansen, National Park Service Superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway about the latest on the river as spring approaches (4:30); and Nancy Altman, Co-Founder and President of Social Security Works, about how to save and improve the Social Security system (25:00). Plus,  an update of local news (49:00). Matt Quast is Technical Director.

This Week’s Guests
Craig Hansen, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Report activity to 1-800-PARK-TIP

Nancy Altman, Social Security Works

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Events
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Scandia

Art Reach St. Croix Roz Chast Opening Night

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library 

Marine Village School

MarineZine submissions
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