River Radio – November 7, 2026

A midterms postmortem

Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson review this past week’s historic midterm elections. First, Jim discusses implications on a statewide and national basis with Lori Sturdevant from the Star Tribune, and former gubernatorial candidate Doug Kelley (3:15). Then, after a review of local results (34:15), Jim and national political editor Brian Gruis go in-depth about the election results around the country and what happens from here (37:30). Plus, an update of local news (58:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Lori Sturdevant, Minnesota Star Tribune
Doug Kelley, Attorney
Brian Gruis, National Political Editor

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Event links
Marine Library Family Fun Night – Nov. 13
Photographer Craig Blacklock – Nov. 17
Marine Documentary Night – The Art of Adventure

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Marine Community Library
Marine Mills Folk School
Creative Center for Wellbeing

River Radio is presented by the Marine Community Library. It focuses on providing information about your community and your world. In each episode, conversation is conducted with notable figures from Minnesota and nationwide as well as local leaders.

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