Marshall Helmberger on Lake Vermilion State Park Campground and the Bear Opener

Each week Marshall Helmberger fills us in on the news from NE Minnesota.  This week he filled us in on a new study commissioned by the Save the Boundary Waters campaign.  It takes a look at the economic costs of copper nickel mining. There is a public meeting on Tuesday July 25th at the Virginia High School from 5-7pm.  

On the Border News Roundup, Marshall Helmberger, Editor of the Timberjay, shared a story about Lamppa Manufacturing of Tower, MN -  maker of an eco-friendly and efficient woodstove.  Marshall told us about his trip to view the total solar eclipse with family in Nebraska.

This week on the Border News Roundup Timberjay editor Marshall Helmberger told us about ambitious and innovative Orr Recreation and Resource Center.  They are using an old school building to explore sustainability, alternative energies and local food including aquaponics.  The Homesteading and Sustainability Expo is August 19th & 20th.