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Marshall Helmberger with a Wrap Up on US Forest Service Meeting in Virginia, MN

www.rootbeerlady.com

Every Friday morning publisher and editor of the Timberjay Marshall Helmberger tells us about the stories they've been covering.  This week a continuation of the contentious copper nickel mining issues on the Iron Range. 

The deadline for public testimony to the US Forest Service is August 17th.  Here is a link for you to submit your public testimony.

We'll also find out more about the new musical about the Boundary Waters Rootbeer Lady Dorothy Molter. 

For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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