In a heartbreaking decision, the Su Valley Rams were unable to play the Tri Valley team.  Just hours before the volleyball game, they were told they were playing in the wrong season.

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The Sunshine and Trapper Creek Food Banks are looking at a record amount of Thanksgiving baskets this year.  As poverty numbers in the U.S. soar, the Upper Valley seems to be no different. The Food Bank is now in an almost desperate situation looking for the 3 dozen extra hams/turkeys needed to feed those in need.

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Instead of going to trial for the killings of a bear sow and her three cubs, Yukon Don Tanner saw the wildlife infraction charges against him dismissed by the district attorney. (more…)

Current Fairview Inn co-manager Marne Gunderson behind the bar

On this Nugget, we hear some stories about some of the regulars at the Fairview Inn in the 1980′s, also a visit by a celebrity, and an outline of the historic building’s owners through the decades.  Guest Pam Rannals, who tended the bar and managed the business in the eighties, tells host Laura Wright ALL about it.

Audio runs about a half hour.

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Mat Su District Superintendent George Troxel has announced his retirement to the Mat Su school board. He distributed a letter in preparation for this week’s board meeting Wednesday evening at Palmer High School. He plans on retiring at the end of the school year. (more…)

Over 25 members of the area’s business community gathered at Twister Creek Restaurant last Thursday night for the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce’s November General Membership Meeting. (more…)

George Blodgett of Trapper Creek plea-bargained to felony assault charges in Palmer Court last week. (more…)

Trail running enthusiast Dan Harrell recounts the running, swimming and biking of  a few hardy locals who signed up for the first Talkeetna Triathlon, after the water in the Talkeetna Lakes cooled off quite a bit!

Audio runs 9:44

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