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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson speak to Becky Rom, National Chair, Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, on proposals for copper, nickel and cobalt mining in northeastern Minnesota (7:30); and Greg Seitz, writer and founder of the website St. Croix 360, in a wide-ranging discussion on the latest news on the river (38:00). There's also an update of local news (29:00). Matt Quast is technical director.  

This Week’s Guests
Becky Rom, Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters
https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org

 Greg Seitz, St. Croix 360
https://www.stcroix360.com

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

 City of Scandia
https://www.cityofscandia.com

 May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org

 Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

Information on U.S. Government I-Bonds
https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/prod_ibonds_glance.htm

Marine Mills Folk School
https://marinemillsfolkschool.org

Marine General Store
https://marinegeneralstore.com

 Christ Lutheran Church, Marine
https://www.franconia.org

 Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia
https://www.elimscandia.org

 Gammelgarden in Scandia
https://gammelgardenmuseum.org

 Washington County Tree Dropoff
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/yardwaste

 Mark Odegard’s Posters
Email) [email protected]

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Co-hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Chris Farrell of American Public Media's Marketplace program and Ross Levin of Accredited Investors Wealth Management about today's unusual economy and how to prepare for it (7:00); and Hannah Keller of the Washington County Dept. of Public Health and Environment on what you need to know about recycling (38:30). Also included is an update of area news (30:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Chris Farrell, Marketplace
https://chrisfarrell.net

 Ross Levin, Accredited Investors Wealth Management
https://www.accredited.com

 Hannah Keller, Washington County Public Health & Environment
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/471/Public-Health-and-Environment/

 Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

 City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

 May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org

 Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

 Event Links
An Ole & Lena Christmas
https://www.sillygoosecomedyproductions.com
or call 612-353-8332

 Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

 Security State Bank of Marine
https://themarinebank.com

 Scandia Marine Lions
http://www.scandiamarinelions.org

 Franconia Sculpture Park
https://www.franconia.org

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson find out more about why COVID-19 numbers are surging in Minnesota and what to expect next from Dr. Rebecca Wurtz of the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health (4:30) and ideas on preparing for your Thanksgiving feast from local foodie, writer and performer Lori Powell Gordon (30:00). There's also an update on local news (23:00). Matt Quast is Technical Director.

This Week’s Guests
Dr. Rebecca Wurtz, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
https://directory.sph.umn.edu/bio/sph-a-z/rebecca-wurtz

 Lori Powell Gordon, foodie, writer, performer
https://daretobeadequate.squarespace.com

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org

Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

News Link
WCCO-TV story about Marine General Store
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/11/17/one-of-nations-oldest-general-stores-still-operates-in-marine-on-st-croix/

Event Links
Scandia Vinterlights
facebook.com/ScandiaMarineLions
www.scandiamarinelions.org/events/vinterlights.

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

 Scandia Marine Lions – funding requests
scandiamarinelions.org/community-giving/ 

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson speak to Kate Brauman, Associate Director of the Global Water Security Center at the University of Alabama about the state of the global water supply (5:30); and Brent Peterson, Executive Director of the Washington County Historical on the new Heritage Center in Stillwater (33:00). There's also an update of local news (25:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

Kate Brauman, Associate Director, Global Water Security Center, University of Alabama
https://ua-gwsc.org

 Brent Peterson, Executive Director, Washington County Historical Society
https://www.wchsmn.org/

 Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

 City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

 May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org

Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

 Event Links

 Marine Candlelight Series
https://www.marinecandlelightseries.org

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

Christ Lutheran Church in Marine
https://www.clcmarine.org

 Marine General Store
https://marinegeneralstore.com

 Marine Village School
https://www.marinevillageschool.org

 Marine Mills Folk School
https://marinemillsfolkschool.org

 Gammelgarden Museum
https://gammelgardenmuseum.org

 Scandia Marine Lions Club Membership/volunteer
http://www.scandiamarinelions.org/membership/
http://www.scandiamarinelions.org/volunteer/

 Rustic Roots Winery
https://rusticroots.wine

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Bev Petrie, Chair of the Stillwater School Board, about the upcoming levy referendum vote and other issues confronting the school district this year (3:00); and Chris Brown, President of the St. Croix Growers Association, about the world of giant pumpkins and other types of extreme vegetable growing (32:30). Also included is an update on local news (24:30). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

Beverly Petrie, Chair, Stillwater Board of Education
https://www.stillwaterschools.org

Chris Brown, St. Croix Growers
https://www.stcroixgrowers.org
Garden of Giants Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/892759970893479

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org
Clerk Treasurer Linda Tibbetts – 651-439-1706 / or [email protected]

Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

Sample Ballot Link

Stillwater School District (Marine and part of May Township)
https://myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us/ShowImage.aspx?i=A2FC7A0E-EB50-481E-84D3-ED275CD4BBC3

Business/Organization Links:

 Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

 Marine Village School
https://www.marinevillageschool.org

 Christ Lutheran Church in Marine
https://www.clcmarine.org
Into the Deep Wednesday night services and music
https://vimeo.com/showcase/8836540

 Midco service for Scandia
Contact Laurie Morrison: 651-900-0058 
Or email: [email protected]

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to New York City-based climate journalist Audrey Gray about her travels along the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota (7:30); and Calyssa Hall, Executive Artistic Director of the Zephyr Theater in Stillwater (37:30). Gayle also updates all of the area news (30:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

Audrey Gray, climate journalist
https://www.audreygray.nyc

Calyssa Hall, Zephyr Theatre
https://www.stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org
Clerk Treasurer Linda Tibbetts – 651-439-1706 / or [email protected]

 Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

 Article Links
Audrey Gray’s article for The New Republic on the Line 3 pipeline
https://newrepublic.com/article/163776/line-3-pipeline-feels

 The Guardian: Pipeline company paid Minnesota police for arresting and surveilling protesters
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/05/line-3-pipeline-enbridge-paid-police-arrest-protesters

Star Tribune writeup on Brian Wicklund’s Barley Jacks
https://www.startribune.com/meet-two-minnesota-bands-freshening-up-the-bluegrass-scene-barbaro-and-barley-jacks/600104428/?fbclid=IwAR33ZK92QGMWgPU65Us5G3a1eX6dZMdCivltE0J5lIWGN9kG-0cqmNWQy00

Events
Barley Jacks album release concert – Sat. Oct. 9th
https://www.barleyjacks.com/shows

 Drug Collection Event in Scandia
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/.../48725/Scandia-2021-10-23

 Vinterlights Crafts/Artists signup 
email: [email protected]

 Scandia City Park naming vote:
https://www.cityofscandia.com/city_services/parks_and_recreation/surveys.php

 Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

 Marine Village School
https://www.marinevillageschool.org
Facebook Page – @marinevillageschoolmn

 Scandia Sister City Committee
Call: 612-433-2274

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson kick off a new season in discussion with Amy Hagstrom Miller, St, Croix Valley native and founder of Whole Woman's Health and a strong advocate for abortion rights who has been in the media spotlight after the recent enactment of legislation in Texas that effectively curtailed abortions in that state (6:30); and Ginger Porcella, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Franconia Sculpture Park on new and upcoming activities at this St. Croix Valley institution (35:30). Also featured is a roundup of local news (30:00). The show also marks the debut of our new theme music, "Turn the Radio On" by the Suburbs – music and lyrics by Chan Poling. Thanks Chan!

Matt Quast is Teachnical Director.

SHOW LINKS

Amy Hagstrom Miller, Whole Woman’s Health
https://www.wholewomanshealth.com

Ginger Shulick Porcella
https://www.franconia.org

The Suburbs
https://thesuburbsband.com

Government Links:

City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org

Clerk Treasurer Linda Tibbetts – 651-439-1706 / or [email protected]

Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

Podcast Links

Political Gabfest (Emily Bazelon on Texas abortion case) – Sep. 2
https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2021/09/texas-abortion-ban

Political Gabfest (more Emily on abortion cases and legal possibilities) – Sep. 23
https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2021/09/two-democrats-threaten-biden-agenda

Business/Organization Links:

Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

Marine Village School
https://www.marinevillageschool.org

Marine Mills Folk School
https://marinemillsfolkschool.org

Carnelian Marine Watershed District
https://www.cmscwd.org

Big River Farms volunteer event
https://thefoodgroupmn.volunteerhub.com/event/44a97035-38cf-4288-ab8f-a25e2ebfef8b

Your Home Café in Scandia
https://www.facebook.com/yourhomecafescandia

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In the final episode of Season 2, hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Fred de Sam Lazaro of PBS Newshour and the Undertold Stories Project about the COVID crisis in India and the aftermath of the George Floyd event in Minnesota (6:30); new Marine Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis on activity in the village (27:00); and Greg Seitz of St. Croix 360 about what's happening in and around the river (47:00). Also hear an update on local news (21:30). Matt Quast is Technical Director.

Show Links
Fred de Sam Lazaro, PBS Newshour
https://www.undertoldstories.org

 Kevin Nyenhuis, Mayor, Marine on St. Croix
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

 Greg Seitz, St. Croix 360
https://www.stcroix360.com

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org

 City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

 May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org
Clerk Treasurer Linda Tibbetts – 651-439-1706 / or [email protected]

 Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

Article Links

Pat Reusse remembers Jim Klobuchar
https://www.startribune.com/jim-klobuchar-sid-hartman-vikings-columnists-mountains/600056775/

 Jumping worms
https://www.vox.com/2021/5/5/22408390/crazy-jumping-worms-invasive-earthworm-garden-soil

Event Links

 Marine 4th of July Parade
Questions? Contact Sara Tennis
[email protected]

 Rotary-sponsored bike fundraiser
http://www.bikereg.com/bridge-the-valley
 
Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

 Judd Street Properties –
Contact Sara Rottunda - [email protected]
Or Gerry Glomb – [email protected]

 Scandia Farmer’s Market
https://www.scandiafarmersmarket.com

 Rustic Roots Winery Market
https://rusticroots.wine

St. Croix River Association Spring Gathering
https://stcroixriverassociation.org/event/spring-gathering/

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Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher talk to Peter Gove, former chair of the St. Croix River Association, about the legacy of the late Vice President Walter Mondale as it relates to the river (5:00); Lisa Doerr, a local farm owner/operator about the threat of large animal operations in the area (24:30); and Pastor Meredith McGrath of Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia on their food shelf operation and how to support it (43:00). Also included is a rundown of local news (19:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

Peter Gove on Walter Mondale
https://stcroixriverassociation.org

 Lisa Doerr, Farm Owner Operator, Polk County
https://knowcafos.org

Report on proposed Laketown Township facility
https://townoflaketown.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Laketown-Livestock-Facility-Report-with-Appendices-12-22-2020-2.pdf

Midwest Environmental Advocate site
https://midwestadvocates.org

Pastor Meredith McGrath, Elim Luthern Church, Scandia
https://www.elimscandia.org/food-shelf.html
https://www.scandiafarmersmarket.com

 Government Links:

City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636
https://www.marineonstcroix.org 

City of Scandia – 651-433-3374
https://www.cityofscandia.com

 May Township:
https://www.townofmay.org
Clerk Treasurer Linda Tibbetts – 651-439-1706 / or [email protected]

 Washington County
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

 Article Links

Australia’s Mouse Plague
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/29/australia-mice-plague-animals/

 St. Croix 360 article remembering Vice President Walter Mondale
https://www.stcroix360.com/2021/04/walter-mondale-1928-2021-who-helped-save-the-st-croix-in-u-s-senate/

Event Links

 Scandia 1,000 Acts of Kindness
https://www.cityofscandia.com/residents/acts_of_kindness_project.php

Business/Organization Links:

 Gammelgarden in Scandia
http://gammelgardenmuseum.org/

 Marine Community Library
https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

 Marine Plant Trade (May 8th)
651-433-2485 or email [email protected]

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to U.S. Senator Tina Smith about major action in front of the Senate this year (6:00); Win Miller of the founding board of the proposed new Marine Village School (28:30); and Angie Hong of the Washington Conservation District on Earth Day and local efforts at protecting soil and water (45:30). Also included is an update of local news and important events on the calendar. Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

Senator Tina Smith

https://www.smith.senate.gov

Win Miller, Marine Village School

https://www.marinevillageschool.org

https://www.facebook.com/marinevillageschoolmn/

Send donation to PO Box 247, Marine, MN  55047

Angie Hong, Washington Conservation District

http://www.mnwcd.org/angie-hong

Government Links:

City of Marine on St. Croix – 651-433-3636

https://www.marineonstcroix.org

 City of Scandia – 651-433-3374

https://www.cityofscandia.com

May Township:

https://www.townofmay.org

Clerk Treasurer Linda Tibbetts – 651-439-1706 / or [email protected]

Washington County 

https://www.co.washington.mn.us/

Event Links

Marine Oscar Films Program & Party

https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/oscar-short-films/

Marine Library Summer Programs for Kids

https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/just-for-kids/

Scandia 1,000 Acts of Kindness

https://www.cityofscandia.com/residents/acts_of_kindness_project.php

Marine FreeCycle Day

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10224202365102780&set=p.10224202365102780&type=3

Jackson Meadow trail cleanup

text) 651-247-7399

Business/Organization Links:

Highway North

https://www.hwynorth.com

Marine Community Library

https://marinecommunitylibrary.org

Scandia Marine Lions raffle information

Email) [email protected]