We all know the Great Lakes are a precious source of fresh water…and lots of people around the world are desperate for water. An interstate compact protects the lakes from distant people taking our water, but will it be enough?  Ron Seely, an award-winning freelance science and environment writer, joined The Roadhouse to tell us more about the Great Lakes Compact.

Genetic testing has become very popular in recent years. How can we be more informed consumers of these products? Dr. Heather Zierhut, assistant professor and associate director of the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the University of Minnesota, joined The Roadhouse to tell us more.

Nashville performer and Roadhouse favorite Jerry Vandiver was accompanied by fellow Nashville performer Lacie Carpenter during another wonderful performance on The Roadhouse.  You can learn more about Jerry and his music here.

Minnesota based singer Peter Mayer recently performed at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais.  Prior to that performance, he joined Dave and Brian on The Roadhouse.  He talked about how he balances family with a music career, and about his unique guitar he brought along for this performance.

The Thunderheads made a return stop to The Roadhouse while they were recently in Grand Marais for a couple gigs.  The group played some original tunes and spoke with Roadhouse hosts Julie and Dave about the band has been up to.   The Thunderheads are Steve Blexrud; lead guitar and voice,  Don Blue; bass guitar, Bill Boyce; drums. Find out more about the band and future performances here.

Cook County is one of the darkest spots in the country, making it a perfect place to look at the sky. The Dark Sky Caravan, a mobile planetarium, is coming up the shore and will be in Cook County August 13-17.  Dr. Joel Halvorson, director of the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at UMD, recently joined The Roadhouse to fill us in on what we can expect.  

The 2018 Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and it’s a Roadhouse tradition to find out about all the new foods they’re offering. Roadhouse host Julie Carlson spoke with Danielle Dullinger from the Fair to tell us what to expect this year.  A full list (with pictures) of all the new foods at this year's fair can be found here.

Local artists Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo recently made a return trip to The Roadhouse with another great performance.  The duo also spoke with host Ann about their progress on a second album and more.

The 2018 International Yacht Race began in Grand Marais on Saturday, August 4.  The course is 77 miles long, beginning right in front of the Grand Marais lighthouse and ending in Thunder Bay.  Bob Vander Ploeg is the fleet captain of the Thunder Bay Yacht Club, and he joined The Roadhouse prior to the start of the race to talk about yacht racing on Lake Superior.

The Grand Marais Public Library received a gift of 16 handmade cloth bags recently from the local Fiber Arts Guild, for use by patrons in carrying their books home. Roadhouse host Ann Possis spoke with Jo Wood, a Guild member and well-known bead and fiber artist, about this project.