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SUMMARY:River Radio
DESCRIPTION:MINNESOTA’S ICE INVASION \n\nIn this special episode\, Jim and Gayle explore the rapid escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities across Minnesota. Guests include St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim detailing what’s happening in her area of the city (3:00); Washington County Board Commissioners Fran Miron and Bethany Cox talking about ICE activities in our area (20:00); and immigration attorney Marc Prokosch to discuss ICE’s stepped-up activity and what people need to know about immigration law (37:00). Matt Quast is technical director. \n \nThis Week’s Guests\nHwa Jeong Kim\, Vice President\, St. Paul City Council\nFran Miron\, Washington County Board Commissioner\nBethany Cox\, Washington County Board Commissioner\nMarc Prokosch\, Managing Attorney\, Prokosch Law LLC \n Marc’s extended presentation on Current Status of Immigration Law \nEmail us:\nriverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nGovernment Links:\nCity of Marine on St. Croix\nCity of Scandia\nMay Township\nWashington County \nNews Links\nWashington Post stories on ICE targeting indigenous Americans\nPBS Newshour story on ICE activities in Twin Cities \nEvent Links\nDakota Culture and Urban Ecology Walk \nBusiness/Organization Links:\nMarine Community Library \n\n  \nRiver 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. \nVisit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio\, and to access replays of past shows.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-011726/
CATEGORIES:River Radio
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SUMMARY:Documentary Night
DESCRIPTION:You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine \n \nThis concert documentary captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter\, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists\, friends\, and family to share the behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs\, honoring Prine’s enduring legacy. Featured artists include Bonnie Raitt\, Brandi Carlisle\, Tyler Childers\, Lucinda Williams\, Dwight Yoakum\, Jason Isbell and Bob Weir. \nWatch the trailer here. \nFree! All are welcome.\nDate and Time: Thursday\, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street in Marine on St. Croix \nThe Marine Documentary Series is produced by the Marine Film Society in collaboration with the Marine Library Association.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/documentary-night/
CATEGORIES:Doc Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T233000
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SUMMARY:River Radio
DESCRIPTION:The Food Show \n\nJim 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. \n\n \nThis Week’s Guests\nJulia Belluz\, Journalist and Co-Author\, Food Intelligence\n  Julia’s NYT Op-Ed\, “The French Secret to Eating Healthy”\nTom Sietsema\, Food Critic  \nEmail us:\nriverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nGovernment Links:\nCity of Marine on St. Croix\nCity of Scandia\nMay Township\nWashington County \nDonation Links\nMarine Village School Double Down Challenge\nMarine Community Library Donation Page \nEvent Links\nMarine Documentary Night – Jan. 15\, 2026 – YOU GOT GOLD trailer\nBill Simpson’s Top Books of 2025 \nPrevious Shows\nNovember 8 show with DNR officials on Lake Alice\nNovember 22 book show \nBusiness/Organization Links:\nMarine Community Library \n  \nRiver 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. \nVisit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio\, and to access replays of past shows.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-121325/
CATEGORIES:River Radio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Night and Special Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Night: Join us for fun\, games and pizza from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the Marine Village Hall. We will be “featuring” two storytimes! Held simultaneously after pizza and games:Pajama Storytime for preschoolersAnd an event for school age children and their families: Local authors Martha Harding and Gary Noren will present their book “Fam – The Remarkable Story of a Canada Goose Adopted by Sandhill Cranes“Books will be available for sale. All are welcome to come for the reading. Family Fun Night is a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. Activities include BINGO\, board games\, Minute to Win It\, book charades\, crafts and more. Bring your favorite game to play with others. We’ll have pizza from Scandia Pizza. This is a free event\, but we suggest a donation of $5 per family for pizza. Date and Time: Friday\, December 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix Pizza: $5 per family suggested donation No need to RSVP Questions? Email info@marinecommunitylibrary.org
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/family-fun-night-and-pj-storytime-6/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T220000
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SUMMARY:Arrow Broken Poetry Collective
DESCRIPTION:Guest Poets + Open Mic \n\nOn Friday December 5th\, the public is invited to attend a free event celebrating the power of poetry to create community and explore topics of the heart. \nThe featured performers are Dougie Padilla\, Laurie Allman and Diane Wilson. An author and book signing follows. \nOpen Mic starts at 8:30 p.m. If you’d like to read/perform\, you will be allotted 3 minutes. Please plan accordingly so everyone has a turn to share their voice. The theme this month is “I am\,” inspired by Dralandra Larkins. We look forward to hearing your unique voices at open mic! \nTime and Date: Friday\, December 5th from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nFree. All are welcome\, but the artists are collecting financial donations and food items for the Scandia Marine Food Shelf. \nArrow Broken Poetry Collective is a new organization (estab. 2025) led by Rosetta (Rosie) Peters\, Suzi Hudson and Kate Seitz. Their working mission is to lead writing groups\, outreach and education\, and monthly poetry reading and open mic events in the St. Croix Valley. \nThis event is sponsored by the Marine Community Library\, the Brookside Bar and Grill\, Marine Mills Folk School\, Christ Lutheran Church\, and the St. Croix Valley Foundation.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/arrow-broken-poetry-collective-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T210000
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SUMMARY:Documentary Night
DESCRIPTION:ART FOR EVERYBODY \n \nThomas Kinkade’s pastoral landscapes made him the most collected and despised painter of all time. After his shocking death\, his family discovers a vault of unseen paintings that reveal a complex artist whose life and work embody our divided America. \nWatch the trailer here. \nFree! All are welcome.\nDate and Time: Thursday\, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street in Marine on St. Croix \nThe Marine Documentary Series is produced by the Marine Film Society in collaboration with the Marine Library Association.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/documentary-night-120425/
CATEGORIES:Doc Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T233000
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SUMMARY:River Radio
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Book Show \n\nJim 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. \n\n \nThis Week’s Guests \nJack El-Hai\, Author\, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist\n Jack’s original article that led to the book\nPamela Klinger-Horn\, Valley Bookseller\nPamela’s List of Book Recommendations \nEmail us:\nriverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nGovernment Links:\nCity of Marine on St. Croix\nCity of Scandia\nMay Township\nWashington County\nGlacial Hills Regional Trail Long-Term Plan \nDonation Links\nHoliday Hope Wish List \nMarine Community Library Donation Page \nEvent Links\nMarine Documentary Night – December 4\nArrow Broken Poetry Collective – December 5\nLibrary Family Fun Night and PJ Storytime – December 12 \nPrevious Shows\nJanuary 2022 program with Chad Salmela talking about Jessie Diggins\nFebruary 2022 program with Kris Hansen talking about Jessie Diggins \nBusiness/Organization Links:\nMarine Community Library\nJoin the Library’s Email List \n  \nRiver 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. Each program includes updates on area news. \nVisit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio\, and to access replays of past shows.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-112225/
CATEGORIES:River Radio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T190000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Night with Will Sings Songs!
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Night with a Special Guest! \nJoin us for fun\, games\, music\, and pizza from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Will Bjorndal of Will Sings Songs! will join us. Will is a seasoned musician and naturalist from Minnesota – fun for kids and adults!\n(Note – this is a change of schedule. Will Sings Songs was originally scheduled for Oct 24) \nFamily Fun Night is a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. Activities include BINGO\, board games\, Minute to Win It\, book charades\, crafts and more. Bring your favorite game to play with others. \nWe’ll have pizza from Scandia Pizza. This is a free event\, but we suggest a donation of $5 per family for pizza. \nDate and Time: Friday\, November 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nPizza: $5 per family suggested donation\nNo need to RSVP\nNote: there will be no PJ Storytime at this event.\n\nQuestions? Email info@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nWill Sings Songs! is sponsored by the Legacy Funding from the Washington County Library
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/family-fun-night-and-pj-storytime-5/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T233000
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CREATED:20250911T005700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T144150Z
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SUMMARY:River Radio
DESCRIPTION:A local environmental update \nHosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson 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 newsletter St. Croix 360 (17:30); and Laurie Schneider\, Program Director\, Pollinator Friendly Alliance (34:00). Also included is an update of local news (52:00). Matt Quast is technical director. \n \nThis Week’s Guests\nKelli Bruns\, Minnesota DNR\nGreg Seitz\, St. Croix 360\nLaurie Schneider\, Pollinator Friendly Alliance \nEmail us:\nriverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nGovernment Links:\nCity of Marine on St. Croix\nCity of Scandia\nMay Township\nWashington County \nDonation Links:\nMarine Community Library Donation Page\nVote for the Library at River Market Coop \n Event Links\nWilliam O’Brien State Park hunt \nBusiness/Organization Links:\nMarine Community Library\nStillwater Tattler Sign Up \nVisit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio\, and to access replays of past shows.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-110825/
CATEGORIES:River Radio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T210000
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SUMMARY:Documentary Night
DESCRIPTION:Featured Documentary – CHECKPOINT ZOO \n \nThis award-winning film documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines during early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Directed by Joshua Zeman using footage captured by zookeepers\, volunteers\, news media and himself. The documentary shows us the absolute best of humanity at a time when it is all too easy to focus on the worst. \nFree! All are welcome.\nDate and Time: Thursday\, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street in Marine on St. Croix \nThe Marine Documentary Series is produced by the Marine Film Society in collaboration with the Marine Library Association.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/documentary-night-110625/
CATEGORIES:Doc Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20251029T145535Z
CREATED:20251029T141157Z
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SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treat!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on your Trick or Treating travels for Halloween fun and surprises! \nOn Friday October 31 we’re open from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. (or maybe later if the treats hold out!) \nMarine Community Library\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T190000
DTSTAMP:20251017T153200Z
CREATED:20250905T014532Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Night!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun\, games\, music\, and pizza from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the Marine Village Hall. \nFamily Fun Night is a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. Activities include BINGO\, board games\, Minute to Win It\, book charades\, crafts and more. Bring your favorite game to play with others. \nWe’ll have pizza from Scandia Pizza. This is a free event\, but we suggest a donation of $5 per family for pizza. \nDate and Time: Friday\, October 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nPizza: $5 per family suggested donation. No need to RSVP \nNote – Will Sings Songs was originally scheduled for this date but rescheduled to the November 14th Family Fun Night. \nQuestions? Email info@marinecommunitylibrary.org \n 
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/family-fun-night-with-will-sings-songs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T233000
DTSTAMP:20251018T134830Z
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SUMMARY:River Radio
DESCRIPTION:Journalist Lori Sturdevant on the legacy of former Congressman Martin Sabo and the state of politics today. \n\nJim 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.\nMatt Quast is technical director. \n \nVisit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio\, and to access replays of past shows. \nThis Week’s Guest\nLori Sturdevant\, Political Columnist\, Author\, Martin Sabo\, The Making of the Modern Legislature \nEmail us:\nriverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nGovernment Links:\nCity of Marine on St. Croix \nCity of Scandia \nMay Township \nWashington County \nEvent Links\nReplay of Where the Waters Remember: Dakota Life Along the St. Croix \nBusiness/Organization Links:\nMarine Community Library
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-101825/
CATEGORIES:River Radio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T233000
DTSTAMP:20251011T175207Z
CREATED:20250911T005136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T175207Z
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SUMMARY:River Radio
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s forgotten bestselling nature writer + the troubles facing U.S. farmers today. \n\nGayle Knutson speaks with author David Hakensen about his new book\, Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover (3:30).   Jim Maher discusses America’s food production challenges with ag journalist Brian DeVore (25:00). Plus\, an update of local news (47:00). Matt Quast is technical director. \n\n\n \n \nDavid Hakensen \n  \n \nBrian DeVore \nThis Week’s Guests\nDavid Hakensen\, Author\, Her Place in The Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover \nBrian DeVore\, Managing Editor\, Land Stewardship Project \nEmail us:\nriverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.org \nGovernment Links:\nCity of Marine on St. Croix \nCity of Scandia \nMay Township \nWashington County \nNews Links\nNew York Times on Lake Alice \nWashington Post on Lake Alice \nEvent Links\nCourthouse by Candlelight registration \nBusiness/Organization Links:\nMarine Community Library \nRiver 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. Each program includes updates on area news. \n  \nVisit the RIVER RADIO page to learn more about River Radio\, and to access replays of past shows.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-101125/
CATEGORIES:River Radio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T210000
DTSTAMP:20250929T222850Z
CREATED:20250911T011132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T222850Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary Night
DESCRIPTION:SECRET MALL APARTMENT \nOur 12th Season kicks off with this quirky but thoughtful\, multi-award winning documentary. Secret Mall Apartment recounts the story of a group of Rhode Island artists who create a secret apartment in a major shopping mall\, and go undetected for four years. Much more than a simple prank\, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for its inhabitants and a boundary-pushing work of public/private art. Directed by Jeremy Workman ane Executive Produced by actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network). \n\n“You have to see this film! It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen.” – Jimmy Fallon \n“A hugely entertaining and insightful doc about issues/art that will force you to think while you laugh.” – Ken Burns \nWatch the trailer here. \n\nFree! All are welcome.\nDate and Time: Thursday\, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street in Marine on St. Croix \nThe Marine Documentary Series is produced by the Marine Film Society in collaboration with the Marine Library Association.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/documentary-night-100225/
CATEGORIES:Doc Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T190000
DTSTAMP:20250820T190320Z
CREATED:20250820T190320Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Night and PJ Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Night: Join us for fun\, games and pizza from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the Marine Village Hall. \nAs part of Family Fun Night\, Pajama Storytime will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Marine Community Library on first floor. All ages are welcome to put on your PJs\, bring your favorite blanket and stuffed animal friend\, and join us for stories! Come just for PJ Storytime if you like. \nFamily Fun Night is a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. Activities include BINGO\, board games\, Minute to Win It\, book charades\, crafts and more. Bring your favorite game to play with others. \nWe’ll have pizza from Scandia Pizza. This is a free event\, but we suggest a donation of $5 per family for pizza. \nDate and Time: Friday\, September 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nPizza: $5 per family suggested donation\nNo need to RSVP\n\nQuestions? Email info@marinecommunitylibrary.org
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/family-fun-night-sept-26-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T220000
DTSTAMP:20250916T154828Z
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SUMMARY:Arrow Broken Poetry Collective
DESCRIPTION:Klecko + Open Mic \n \nThe public is invited to a free event to celebrate the power of poetry to create community and explore topics of the heart. \nThis month’s event features Klecko. This artist has had more poems published in the New York Times over the last decade than anybody else. Klecko is a disciple of Carol Connolly\, St. Paul’s only Poet Laureate. Klecko worked on projects with Isabella Rosellini\, George Saunders\, Patricia Hampl\, Jonathan Franzen\, Sjon\, Leif Enger\, May Pang and Gloria Chapman. When launching a book in Montgomery\, Alabama\, Klecko slept in Zelda Fitzgerald’s bed. Klecko is also a master bread baker with nearly 50 years of experience. \nOpen Mic starts at 8:00 p.m. If you’d like to read/perform\, you will be allotted 3 minutes. Please plan accordingly so everyone has a turn to share their voice. This month’s theme is “Love as an act of defiance.” You know it when you feel it. We look forward to hearing your unique voices at open mic! \nThis event is sponsored by Marine Community Library and St. Croix Valley Foundation. Arrow Broken events are supported by the Marine on St. Croix community including Brookside Bar & Grill\, Christ Lutheran Church\, J-Rod’s\, and Marine Mills Folk School. \nArrow Broken Poetry Collective is a new organization (estab. 2025) led by Rosetta (Rosie) Peters\, Suzi Hudson and Kate Seitz. Their working mission is to lead writing groups\, outreach and education\, and monthly poetry reading and open mic events in the St. Croix Valley.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/arrow-broken-poetry-collective-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20250923T132930Z
CREATED:20250802T120003Z
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SUMMARY:Where the Waters Remember: Dakota Life Along the St. Croix
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special event with Dr. Ed Fleming\, Curator of Anthropology at the Science Museum of Minnesota and Cheyanne St. John\, Director of Dakota Tribal Historic Preservation. \nReplay is available – click HERE \nEd Fleming will provide an update on the Science Museum of Minnesota’s research into the history and archaeology of the Lower Saint Croix before European colonization.\nCheyanne St. John will deepen our understanding of the indigenous history of the river and share the cultural significance of archaeological evidence and artifacts. Also\, Science Museum staff will show artifacts found on sites along the banks of the river\, such as the stone scraper shown in the photo. \nTime and Date: Monday\, September 22 at 7:00 P.M.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFree! All are welcome \nA Community Potluck will be held prior to the presentation. The potluck will begin at 5:30 P.M. at Burris Park in Marine on St. Croix. Please bring a “Feast Bundle”\, including a dish to share\, blankets to sit on\, plates and utensils.\nClick here for more information about the potluck. \nEvent brought to you by:\nMarine Community Library – Beyond Land Acknowledgment Committee\nScandia Heritage Alliance \nQuestions? Contact info@marinecommunitylibrary.org
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/where-the-waters-remember-dakota-life-along-the-st-croix/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T190000
DTSTAMP:20250802T140825Z
CREATED:20250802T120159Z
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UID:4742-1758562200-1758567600@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Community Potluck at Burris Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Potluck prior to the “Where the Waters Remember” Presentation. The Potluck will take place at Burris Park in Marine on St. Croix from 5:30 to 6;45 P.M. \nPlease bring a “Feast Bundle” to the Potluck: dish to share\, blankets to sit on\, plates\, utensils\, etc. \nIn case of rain\, the Potluck will be held in the basement of Christ Lutheran Church.\nRestrooms available for the Potluck are the Porta Pottys outside the Marine Village Hall. \nDate and Time: Monday\, September 22\, 5:30 to 6:45 P.M.\nLocation: Burris Park\, 200 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nRain Location: basement of Christ Lutheran Church\, 150 5th Street\, Marine on St Croix\nBring: “Feast bundle” (dish to share\, blankets to sit on\, plates\, utensils etc.)\nGoal: Let’s clean up well and not leave a trace!\nAfter the Potluck: Attend the Presentation at the Marine Village Hall – learn more here. \nEvent brought to you by:\nMarine Community Library – Beyond Land Acknowledgment Committee\nScandia Heritage Alliance \nQuestions? Contact info@marinecommunitylibrary.org \n 
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/community-potluck-before-where-the-waters-remember/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T210000
DTSTAMP:20250830T013202Z
CREATED:20250820T185632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T013202Z
UID:4731-1756926000-1756933200@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Walking Into The Woods Poetry Collective Readings
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear new voices on the St. Croix Valley poetry scene. Poet Rosie Peters’ “Walking Into the Woods” poetry cohort\, who have spent months learning their craft from Rosie\, will share their work. \nTime and Date: Wednesday\, September 3rd at 7:00 P.M.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nFree. All are welcome. \nAbout Rosetta “Rosie” Peters\nRosetta “Rosie” Peters is a poet\, author\, public speaker\, storyteller\, and activist. She is of Yankton\, Crow Creek\, and Oglala descent and is excited to be a part of the revitalization of her ancestral language\, Dakota. Rosie is the recipient of a 2020 Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Individuals grant and a 2021 Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Next Step grant. She has performed her poetry throughout the Midwest\, often with live musical accompaniment by Minnesota composer/musician JG Everest. In 2022\, Peters and Everest recorded and released a chapbook album of original work titled “The Hummingbird’s Dance.” \nRosie’s influences include Paul Dunbar\, Maya Angelou\, Natalie Diaz\, Joy Harjo\, Sierra DeMulder and Lewis Hyde. \nPhoto credit: Ne-Dah-Ness-Rose-Greene \nThis event is offered through a collaboration of Christ Lutheran Church\, Marine Community Library\, Marine Mills Folk School\, and Rosie Peters. \n  \n 
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/walking-into-the-woods-poetry-collective-readings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T220000
DTSTAMP:20250823T172823Z
CREATED:20250823T165507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T172823Z
UID:4729-1756407600-1756418400@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Arrow Broken Poetry Collective
DESCRIPTION:Poets of Place + Open Mic \nOn Thursday\, August 28\, the public are invited to attend a free event celebrating the power of poetry to create community and explore topics of the heart. \nThe five St. Croix Valley poets featured in the 2025 ArtReach Poets of Place project will share their poems and new chapbook during Arrow Broken Poetry Collective’s last monthly poetry reading and open mic night. The free chapbook features 10 poems\, two from each of the participating poets: MP Flandrick\, Daniel Kilkelly\, Adam Pieri-Johnson\, Kate Seitz and Aaron Sparby. Learn more about the Poets of Place special reading here. \nOpen Mic starts at 8:00 p.m. If you’d like to read/perform\, you will be allotted 3 minutes. Please plan accordingly so everyone has a turn to share their voice. There is no set theme this month. We look forward to hearing your unique voices at open mic! \nTime and Date: Thursday\, August 28 from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\nFree. All are welcome. \nArrow Broken Poetry Collective is a new organization (estab. 2025) led by Rosetta (Rosie) Peters\, Suzi Hudson and Kate Seitz. Their working mission is to lead writing groups\, outreach and education\, and monthly poetry reading and open mic events in the St. Croix Valley. \nThis event is sponsored by the Marine Community Library\, the Brookside\, and the St. Croix Valley Foundation.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/arrow-broken-poetry-collective-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T233000
DTSTAMP:20250830T012116Z
CREATED:20250817T192927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T012116Z
UID:4792-1756339200-1759275000@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors
DESCRIPTION:The Marine Community Library (MCL) is offering a $500 scholarship opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors who live in our patron area. The patron area includes approximately a 10-mile radius from downtown Marine (all of Marine on St. Croix\, May Township\, and Scandia). \n\n\n\nThe recipient of this scholarship will be the student liaison to the MCL Board\, and have the following responsibilities: \n\n\n\n– Deliver and return requested books and media to residents of the Stugas on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Delivery to the Stugas will begin in late October 2025 and continue through May 2026. The Stugas are a Senior Living Association located just north of downtown Marine on Highway 95. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car with written permission for use provided to the Library by the vehicle owner(s). – Attend MCL Board meetings every other month as scheduled\, providing input on Library initiatives and reporting on the Stuga book delivery project. – Assist the MCL Communications Committee with social media posts as needed\, especially focusing on content that will interest middle school and high school students. \n\n\n\nThe monetary scholarship will be awarded after one year of volunteer service\, with the liaison position starting on October 15th\, 2025. To apply – click HERE to fill out the scholarship application. Questions? Email info@marinecommunitylibrary.org
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/scholarship-opportunity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T113000
DTSTAMP:20250728T015330Z
CREATED:20250509T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T015330Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Author Michael Hall!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special stories and activities at the Marine Gazebo! \nWe will wind up our Storytime series with a special guest author appearance by Michael Hall reading from his newest book. In Punch! A Story About Kindness\, Badger’s friends teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy\, kindness\, and forgiveness. This funny and thematically rich social and emotional read-aloud picture book\, from the acclaimed author of Red: A Crayon’s Story\, is a perfect read for kids (and adults) navigating big emotions! Illustrated in Michael Hall’s signature cut-paper collages\, Punch! sparkles with inventive wordplay\, rhythm\, repetition\, homonyms\, and plenty of suspense and action. \nTime and Date: Thursday\, August 7 at 10:30 A.M.\nLocation: The Gazebo in Marine on St. Croix\nRain Location: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFree! For all ages.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/storytime-fun-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T220000
DTSTAMP:20250727T211318Z
CREATED:20250727T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T211318Z
UID:4661-1753988400-1753999200@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Arrow Broken Poetry Collective
DESCRIPTION:Dralandra Larkins + Open Mic \nOn Thursday\, July 31\, the public are invited to attend a free event celebrating the power of poetry to create community and explore topics of the heart. \nFirst\, we’ll welcome spoken word poet and artist Dralandra Larkins to share her beautiful voice. Then\, we’ll open the mic to all for the remainder of the evening. \n***DETAILS***\nCome to Marine on St Croix early for a memorable meal at The Brookside Bar & Grill. Then\, head across the street to the 2nd floor of the Village Hall\, where our event will begin at 7:00 p.m. \nOpen Mic starts at 8:00 p.m. If you’d like to read/perform\, you will be allotted 3 minutes. Please plan accordingly so everyone has a turn to share their voice. \n***THEME***\nWe invite you to consider our theme for July as you create and prepare to share at open mic: Intimacy.\nWhat IS intimacy? How do we cultivate it? There are so many temptations that lead us into false intimacy … so\, how do we connect for real? \nTime and Date: Thursday\, July 31 from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.\nLocation: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix \nArrow Broken Poetry Collective is a new organization (estab. 2025) led by Rosetta (Rosie) Peters\, Suzi Hudson and Kate Seitz. Their working mission is to lead writing groups\, outreach and education\, and monthly poetry reading and open mic events in the St. Croix Valley. \nThis event is sponsored by the Marine Community Library\, the Brookside\, and the St. Croix Valley Foundation.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/arrow-broken-poetry-collective-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T200128Z
CREATED:20250509T200128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T200128Z
UID:4646-1753957800-1753961400@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Storytime Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special stories and activities at the Marine Gazebo. \nTime and Date: Thursday\, July 31 at 10:30 A.M.\nLocation: The Gazebo in Marine on St. Croix\nRain Location: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFree! For all ages.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/storytime-fun-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T195805Z
CREATED:20250509T195805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T195805Z
UID:4642-1753353000-1753356600@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Storytime Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special stories and activities at the Marine Gazebo. \nTime and Date: Thursday\, July 24 at 10:30 A.M.\nLocation: The Gazebo in Marine on St. Croix\nRain Location: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFree! For all ages.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/storytime-fun-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T195653Z
CREATED:20250509T195653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T195653Z
UID:4640-1752748200-1752751800@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Storytime Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special stories and activities at the Marine Gazebo. \nTime and Date: Thursday\, July 17 at 10:30 A.M.\nLocation: The Gazebo in Marine on St. Croix\nRain Location: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFree! For all ages.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/storytime-fun-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T195530Z
CREATED:20250509T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T195530Z
UID:4638-1752143400-1752147000@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Storytime Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special stories and activities at the Marine Gazebo. \nTime and Date: Thursday\, July 10 at 10:30 A.M.\nLocation: The Gazebo in Marine on St. Croix\nRain Location: Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFree! For all ages.
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/storytime-fun-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20250516T221337Z
CREATED:20250502T160759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T221337Z
UID:4623-1751994000-1752004800@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Paddlecraft Boat Show
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 5th Annual Boat Show at Burris Park\, with boat building advice\, paddle making demo\, storied boats and stories of boats. Explore all the unique boats on display. \n\nIf you have a vintage or unique boat to display\, setup begins at 4:00 p.m. \n\nDate and Time: Tuesday\, July 8 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.\nLocation: Burris Park\, 240 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\nFREE!
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/5th-annual-paddlecraft-boat-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20250621T135000Z
CREATED:20250530T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T135000Z
UID:4659-1750964400-1750971600@marinecommunitylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Arrow Broken Poetry Collective
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker + Open Mic \nOn Thursday\, June 26\, the public are invited to attend a free event celebrating the power of poetry to create community and explore topics of the heart. First\, we’ll welcome poet\, musician\, artist and teacher Annie Humphrey to share her powerful voice. Then\, we’ll open the mic to all for the remainder of the evening. Join us at the Marine Village Hall\, 121 Judd Street\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN. \nIf you’d like to read/perform\, you will be allotted 3 minutes. Please plan accordingly so everyone has a turn to share their voice. Sign up will take place onsite. \nAnnie Humphrey \n \nGrowing up on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota\, Annie lived in a home filled with voices made of thunder and nothing could stop it. Her parents were brilliant people individually. Her father\, a singer and musician and her mother\, an artist and poet. Together they made sadness. Each of her parents taught Annie the beautiful things they knew. They showed her that she carried their gifts in her hands too. This is how creating art and music came about for her. This is what saved her. This is how she lives now. \nThings my dad taught me: \nskin a deer\, set net\, clean fish\, make maple syrup\, harvest wild rice\, play basketball\, ride motorcycle\, go without if you can’t afford it\, play guitar \nThings my mom taught me: draw\, paint\, sew\, write\, laugh\, wonder\, forgive \nAlongside her musical talent\, Annie Humphrey is also an accomplished artist and painter. \nAnnie has been working with youth on and off the rez for twenty years. In the short time Annie spends in the classrooms she teaches students music\, poetry and how to create visual works of art and present it to their families and communities. She believes that art and music can be expressive and healing for youth. \nAnnie is also available to design and paint murals with students within the school or the communities. \nAnnie has 4 children and 2 grandsons. She has a handsome\, Indian\, horseman husband. They inspire her spirit and her art. \nArrow Broken Poetry Collective is a new organization (estab. 2025) led by Rosetta (Rosie) Peters\, Suzi Hudson and Kate Seitz. Their working mission is to lead writing groups\, outreach and education\, and monthly poetry reading and open mic events in the St. Croix Valley. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/arrow-broken-poetry-collective-2/
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