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Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they continue a multi-part discussion about Hormones and Menopause Menopause is a point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Menopause is a natural part of aging and marks the end of your reproductive years. On average, menopause happens at age 52. Image/Text Credit…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Aimee Young, Farm Manager from the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center. Listen in as they discuss the upcoming Winter at the farm, the events at the farm in November and how to get to the farm. The Matanuska Experiment Farm is a working research farm serving Southcentral Alaska. It has 260 acres of cultivated land and 800 acres…

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This week on Home to Roost: DOJ reaches into Alaska’s Senate race. Apparently, states’ rights end where Washington’s preferred ballot begins. Trump finds more occasions to discuss men’s bodies than to mention high oil prices. It’s a different kind of crude analysis. And we trace voting from shouting your choice aloud to party-printed tickets to the secret ballot—because Americans eventually…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Officer Keith Barkwood with the Palmer Police Department. Listen in as they discuss Palmer’s Trick-or-Treat Street and get a few Halloween safety tips. Officer Keith Barkwood joined the Palmer Reserve in 2017 and was hired full time May 2018. He attended the Anchorage Police Academy, Class 18-1, graduating in Nov 2018.

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Kristi McDonnell, the Mat-Su Center Director. Listen in and learn about the mission and operations of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. The Alaska SBDC provides resources, advice, and assistance that help small businesses grow and create measurable economic impact throughout Alaska. Assistance is provided by experienced business…

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Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper discusses the recent city council meeting for October 27th. 2026, on this week’s Mayor’s Minutes with host Mike Chmielewski. Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper…

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Host Mike Chmielewski and Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty have their monthly talk about the local real estate market and current trends. Scott Blair Image/Text Credit: My Favorite Realty…

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Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they begin a multi-part discussion about Hormones and Menopause Menopause is a point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Menopause is a natural part of aging and marks the end of your reproductive years. On average, menopause happens at age 52. Text and Image Credit: Everyday Health.

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This week, we review the rising cost of paperwork for SNAP recipients and the rising cost of aviation fuel. We then see what America’s own Brutus predicted about the Supreme Court, and Rachel introduces a new quiz game: More or Less. In short, more paperwork, more expensive fuel, more judicial power, but less money for Alaskans.

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Join host Judy Gette and her guests, Megan and Ruth, listen in as they discuss the book “Mary Colter: Architect of the Southwest” by author Arnold Berke Mary Colter may well be the best-known unknown architect in the world: her buildings at the Grand Canyon National Park–which include the Lookout Tower, Hopi House, Bright Angel Lodge, and many others–are admired by almost five million…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Fire Prevention Officer – Lieutenant Eleanor Johnston. Listen in as they discuss several handy tips about fire prevention and getting fire-wise for the upcoming Winter season. Heating, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to Put a…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, author Stephanie Cowell. Listen in as they discuss her book “The Man in the Stone Cottage”. It explores the lives of the Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily, and Anne—as they face family hardships, rejection of their writing, and an ambiguous romance between Emily and an elusive shepherd on the moors. The Man in the Stone Cottage is a poignant…

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Emily Forstner talks with Mike Chmielewski about the October 21st, 2026, Mat-Su School Board meeting. Hours: Mon – Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, except July. Phone: 907.746.9272 | Fax: 907.761.4076 Email: MSD_All_School_Board_Members@matsuk12.u Image/Text Credit: Mat-Su Borough School District…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Brenda Sheldon, the Executive Director of MCOA. Listen is as they discuss the mission and history of the Mat-Su Council on Aging. Text/Image Credit: MCOA…

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Ed Strable from the Mat-Su Ski Club joins host Mike Chmielewski for this week’s Ski report. The report is current until 7:00 am Saturday, the 24th of October, 2026.

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Frank Bell, the owner of Palmer Brewing Company, and Jeremiah Boone, the Head Brewer at P.B.C. Learn about the history of the Brewery. Palmer Brewing Company operates on a 10bbl Portland MetalCraft direct fire brewhouse. They brew lagers and ales using traditional methods, natural carbonation, and in-house yeast propagation.

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Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they have a discussion about Migraines. A tension headache is the most common type of headache. These headaches often feel like a dull ache or pressure around the forehead, temples, or back of the head. Many people describe the sensation as a “tight band” around the head. Tension headaches are commonly associated with stress…

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These interviews aired on Sunday October 18. We invited 21 candidates running for the November elections. The interviews air on Sunday, October 28. We asked all 39 candidates in competitive races. Not everyone took us up on the offer. School Board Seat 6 Ole Larson Jesse Sumner Borough Assembly Seat 1 Michelle Heun Borough Assembly 2 Phillip Licht Scott…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Mark Lackey the Executive Director of CCS Early Learning, along with Shelby Serrata and Ivy Clemens, both with the Palmer High School’s International Baccalaureate Program. Listen in as they discuss the Trick or Trot Fun Run for 2026. The Fun Run benefits the CCS Early Learning programs around the Mat-Su. The Trick-or-Trot Fun Run begins on…

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Benji Johnson, Palmer’s City Clerk, as they discuss the workings of the city clerk’s office during the recent election in Palmer. City Clerk’s Office The City Clerk’s Office serves as the official record keeper for the City of Palmer and plays a vital role in supporting transparent, efficient local government.

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