The Roadhouse

Buck Benson and Dave Seaton spoke with world-renowned photographer Jim Brandenburg May 14 about the International League of Conservation Photographers' inclusion of four of his photos in the top 40 nature photographs of all time. See the photos.

LInda Fryer,  Ely Chamber of Commerce director, spoke May 7 with Bob about wacky tourism promotions and the coolest small town contest.

Grand Marais resident Eric Larsen spoke with Buck May 7 about his Save the Poles Expedition to the world's last great frozen places. He's reached the Poles--just Everest remains.  

Jonathan Poppele, author of "Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations," spoke with Buck Apr. 30 about his new book.

Colin McCarty, 18-year-old St. Paul high school student, chatted with Buck Apr. 30 about the successful business he started and runs, Twin Town Pedicabs.

Paul Mayasich brought his gorgeous guitar work to the Roadhouse April 23. Listen to the interview and the music.

Rebecca Spengler, owner of A Laundry Room in Ely, spoke with Bob April 23 about the environmental and financial advantages of her solar-hot-water laundromat.

Bob talked Apr. 16 with Kathy Magnuson, co-publisher of the Minnesota Women's Press, about their 25th anniversary and what's ahead. Learn more about MWP.

Sven Huseby, co-producer of "A Sea Change," a documentary about ocean acidification, spoke with Buck Apr. 16. Learn more about the film and about the Northern Sustainability Symposium.

Bob talked Apr. 9 with naturalists/educators Mike Link and Kate Crowley about their Full Circle Superior Expedition, a journey on foot around 'the greatest lake." They set off Apr. 29. Learn more.