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This Susitna Writer’s Voice is a collection from various writers based on the theme of Wood Stoves: tips, tricks and mishaps. Part 2 on this theme features pieces by Kathleen
Nell Salzman moved to Talkeetna to work as an intern at KTNA for the summer. She wrote this short piece reflecting on her experience. As I sat in the park
by James Brooks, Alaska BeaconMay 25, 2022 The state-owned Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has requested permission from the federal government to build a 100-mile road into the mountainous
Long time Talkeetna resident Lynn Stevens passed away at age 104 on March 18th. On May 6th, there will be a memorial at Horizon House, in Anchorage, where she was
What is the history of the Rubino building? Host Sue Deyoe interviews a number of different residents to piece together the history of a well known structure in downtown Talkeetna
Pam Robinson and Kathy Ernst share harvesting and preparation tips for wild foods you can find soon after the snow goes away, including fiddlehead ferns, Devil’s club, and more. Audio
Host Sue Deyoe gathers memories of pioneer aviator and Talkeetna community member Cliff Hudson from the 1960’s to the present. Cliff recently passed away at age 84.
Host Laura Wright talks to area residents without plumbing, and current and former owners of bathing and laundry facilities, to find out how people are dealing with the shortage of
TALKING DOGS— Sprint mushers Egil Ellis and his wife Helen Lundberg share the passion of racing sprint dogs. Photo by Diana Haecker The 75th anniversary of the Fur Rondy is
