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The Timberjay's Marshall Helmberger on Wolves, Senator Tina Smith's Visit and Some Local Movie Stars

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published September 6, 2019 at 1:04 PM CDT
A still from the upcoming movie "The Great Alaskan Race," which hits theaters on Oct. 25.

This week Marshall Helmberger reports on Senator Tina Smith's recent visit to Ely to talk economics in rural areas... she was met with lots of folks who wanted to talk about the proposed copper nickel mine Twin Metals near the Boundary Waters.  He also told us about some local movie stars, a wolf attack of a dog in Ely and the latest on Tower's lunch lady Marilyn Turnbull. 
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Heidi Holtan
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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