River Radio

Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson
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News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.

  1. DEC 13

    December 13, 2025 – The food show

    Jim talks to Paris-based journalist Julia Belluz, co-author of “Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes Us and Harms Us" (1:40); Gayle talks to recently retired Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema about his fascinating life reviewing food and restaurants (23:00). Also included is an update of local news (51:45). Matt Quast is technical director.  This Week’s Guests Julia Belluz, Journalist and Co-Author, Food Intelligence  Julia’s NYT Op-Ed, “The French Secret to Eating Healthy” Tom Sietsema, Food Critic  Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Donation Links Marine Village School Double Down Challenge Marine Community Library Donation Page Event Links Marine Documentary Night – Jan. 15, 2026 – YOU GOT GOLD trailer Bill Simpson’s Top Books of 2025 Previous Shows November 8 show with DNR officials on Lake Alice November 22 book show Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library

    57 min

  2. NOV 22

    November 22, 2025 – The holiday book show

    Jim talks to author Jack El-Hai about his book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” the basis of the current movie NUREMNERG (3:00); Gayle gets a list of holiday book recommendations from local literary fairy godmother Pamela Klinger-Horn (28:00). Also included is an update of local news (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.  This Week’s Guests Jack El-Hai, Author, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist  Jack’s original article that led to the book Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller  Pamela’s List of Book Recommendations Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Glacial Hills Regional Trail Long-Term Plan Donation Links Holiday Hope Wish List  Marine Community Library Donation Page Event Links Marine Documentary Night – December 4 Arrow Broken Poetry Collective – December 5 Library Family Fun Night and PJ Storytime – December 12 Previous Shows January 2022 program with Chad Salmela talking about Jessie Diggins February 2022 program with Kris Hansen talking about Jessie Diggins Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library Join the Library’s Email List

    55 min

  3. NOV 8

    November 8, 2025 – A local environmental update

    Jim and Gayle update the local environmental scene, including the latest on the status of Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park after the lake’s unintentional draining in August. Guests include DNR Resource and Asset Management Official Kelli Bruns (2:30); Greg Seitz, founder of the weekly online newsletter and email St. Croix 360 (17:30); and Laurie Schneider, Founder and Program Director, Pollinator Friendly Alliance (34:00). Also included is an update of local news (52:00). Matt Quast is technical director.  This Week’s Guests Kelli Bruns, Minnesota DNR Greg Seitz, St. Croix 360 Laurie Schneider, Pollinator Friendly Alliance Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Donation Links Marine Community Library Donation Page Vote for the Library at River Market Coop Event Links William O’Brien State Park hunt Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library Stillwater Tattler Sign Up

    57 min

  4. OCT 18

    October 18, 2025 – Journalist Lori Sturdevant on the legacy of former Congressman Martin Sabo and the state of politics today.

    Jim and Gayle welcome longtime Minnesota Star Tribune political reporter and columnist, and River Radio political roundtable member Lori Sturdevant for an extended discussion. They talk about her newest book, Martin Sabo: The Making of the Modern Legislature. The conversation continues with Lori’s take on the current political environment. Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guest Lori Sturdevant, Political Columnist, Author, Martin Sabo, The Making of the Modern Legislature Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Event Links Replay of Where the Waters Remember: Dakota Life Along the St. Croix Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library

    46 min

  5. OCT 11

    October 11, 2025 – Minnesota’s forgotten bestselling nature writer and the state of today’s farm economy.isode

    Gayle speaks with author David Hakensen about his new book, HER PLACE IN THE WOODS: THE LIFE OF HELEN HOOVER (3:30). Jim discusses the state of the farm economy today with agricultural journalist Brian DeVoer of the Land Stewardship Project (25:00). Plus, an update of local news (47:00). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests David Hakensen, Author, Her Place in The Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover Brian DeVore, Managing Editor, Land Stewardship Project Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County News Links New York Times on Lake Alice Washington Post on Lake Alice Event Links Courthouse by Candlelight registration Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library

    50 min

  6. MAY 17

    May 17, 2025 – The Summer Book Show

    Gayle speaks with Valley Bookseller's Pamela Klinger-Horn about her top choices for summer reads across all genres (2:00). Jim interviews author Jack Fairweather about his new book, THE PROSECUTOR, detailing the the story of a gay, Jewish judge who survived the Nazis and made it his mission to force his countrymen to confront their complicity in the genocide (22:30). We also receive an update from Susan Rodsjo on the state of the Scandia Heritage Alliance's ambitious Water Tower Barn Project (45:30). Plus, an update of local news (56:00). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Pamela Klinger Horn, Valley Bookseller Jack Fairweather, Author, The Prosecutor Susan Rodsjo, Scandia Heritage Alliance Pamela’s Book List Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Sandhill Crane Video Event Links Arrow Broken Poetry Collective event – May 29 Summer Family Fun Day – June 7 Fifth Annual Paddlecraft Boat Show – July 8 Marine 4th of July Running Race Free Concerts – Downtown Marine Bandstand – June 9, July 14, August 11 – 1:30 p.m. Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library Scandia Farmers Market

    1 hr

  7. MAY 3

    May 3, 2025 – Going Local

    Jim welcomes back U.S. District Judge and St. Croix Valley resident, Hon. John Tunheim, to discuss the federal courts’ amplified role in today’s political environment (2:30). Gayle talks with Rosie Peters, Dakota poet, author, storyteller, activist and business owner about her life’s journey (25:00). Plus an update of local news (51:30). Matt Quast is Technical Director.  This Week’s Guests Hon. John Tunheim, U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota Rosetta Peters, Dakota Poet, Writer Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Millstream Advisory Committee – Email john.goodfellow@cityofmarine.org River Radio Previous Shows Oct. 5, 2024 with Secretary of State Steve Simon Event Links Washington County Garden Tool Swap Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library The Marine Library’s New Logo Christ Lutheran Church, Marine Riverway Ambassador through National Park Service

    55 min

  8. APR 19

    April 19, 2025 – Money Talk

    Jim discusses the shaky state of the economy and markets with Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor for Marketplace and Ross Levin of Accredited Investors Wealth Management (2:00). Gayle explores the safety net’s future with Nancy Altman, Founder and President of Social Security Works (28:00). Plus an update of local news (48:00). Matt Quast is Technical Director.  This Week’s Guests Chris Farrell, Marketplace and MPR  Ross Levin, Accredited Investors Wealth Management   Nancy Altman, Social Security Works  Email us: riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org Government Links: City of Marine on St. Croix City of Scandia May Township Washington County Article/Information Links Ross Levin articles for StarTribune River Radio Previous Shows March 29 River Radio with Grant Grissom Event Links Arrow Broken Collective Poetry Events (or email arrowbrokenpoets@gmail.com) Business/Organization Links: Marine Community Library Maklin Bike Shop

    52 min
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News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.

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  • Creator
    Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 River Radio
  • Show Website
    River Radio

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