River Radio – October 3, 2026

The Midterms are Upon Us

Back for an 8th season! The Marine Community Library’s own River Radio podcast returns for Season 8 with a focus on the upcoming elections. Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson welcome Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon to discuss what voters should prepare for this election season (5:00). Then a discussion with the political roundtable of Lori Sturdevant of the Minnesota Star Tribune and River Radio national political editor Brian Gruis to preview what’s ahead on November 3 (27:00). Plus, an update of local news (55:45). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests
Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State
Lori Sturdevant, Minnesota Star Tribune
Brian Gruis

Email us:
riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix
City of Scandia
May Township
Washington County
Election information – MNVotes.gov
Marine Comprehensive Plan Survey
Osceola Bridge Project
Highway 36/Lake Elmo Ave. Project

Event links
Marine Candidate Forum
Ryan Rodgers Program
Arrow Broken October Event with Mona Susan Power

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library
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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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