September 30, 2023 – A Preponderance of Plastic and Local Actor Makes Good on Guthrie Stage

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 – groden60@gmail.com

O’Brien State Park closures