Originally Ranger Stan Burns was portrayed by John Procaccino in Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People (1990).
Shelly's earrings are like black spiders.
The story that Marilyn tells about the warrior with a stallion is actually an ancient Taoist story that is also told in Zen Buddhism. The first known version of the story is found in the Huainanzi, which was compiled around 139 BCE.
Kimberly Guerrero, Bonnie, is only credited for one episode of Northern Exposure but she is clearly seen sitting next to Ed during the fireworks, making this her 2nd appearance.