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Dan Gunderson
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| Date |
Title |
Description |
| 04/17/2001 |
Learning from Past Floods |
Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Joe Albaugh toured flooded areas in the Red River Valley on April 16. Albaugh viewed flooded areas, and several FEMA-funded projects thatare successfully preventing flooding this year. The FEMA director made no promise of federal aid, but praised Minnesota and North Dakota officials for preventing serious flood damage this year. |
| 08/21/2000 |
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Threaten National Agriculture |
Agriculture changed forever in 1946 when the first herbicide, 2-4D, was introduced. Easy weed control meant higher-yielding crops and less work for farmers. Many thought the endless battle against weeds was over, but in a growing number of cases, 54 years later the weeds are winning. |
| 07/21/2000 |
Can the Prairie Be Saved? |
Federal, state and county officials, mining companies, and environmental groups are wrestling with a question: what's more important - rare native prairie, or the rich gravel deposits that lie beneath? Less than one-half of one percent of native prairie remains in Minnesota, and some of the best is in Clay County. Growing demand for gravel used in the booming construction industry poses an unprecedented threat to the prairie. |
| 06/29/2000 |
A New Era? |
Tribal officials on the White Earth reservation says Governor Ventura's visit to the reservation marks a new era of relations between the two governments. The visit was part of Ventura's bus tour of rural Minnesota. |
| 06/28/2000 |
Ventura's Rural Vision |
Governor Jesse Ventura has been drawing big, enthusiastic crowds at every stop on his tour of rural Minnesota. His focus has been partly on recent flooding in the Red River Valley, but he's also been outlining his vision for the future of rural Minnesota. |
| 06/14/2000 |
Change on the Reservations |
Several Minnesota Chippewa tribes have new leadership as a result of tribal elections. Elections were held on six reservations, and four tribal chief executives were voted out of office. Two of the most closely watched elections were at Mille Lacs and White Earth. |
| 03/07/2000 |
The Rural Revolt |
Governor Ventura is riding high in public opinion polls, but there is a growing chorus of discontent in rural Minnesota. Many local leaders in northwest Minnesota say the governor is ignoring rural issues, and his policies are deepening an existing rural urban divide. |
| 03/01/2000 |
No to GMO |
The U.S. sugar beet industry is telling farmers not to plant genetically-modified seed this year; processors say they won't buy GM beets. Farmers could significantly cut costs by growing the herbicide-resistant plants, but they won't be planted because of industry concerns about a consumer backlash. |
| 01/10/2000 |
Running Out of Time on the Farm |
Even as the Clinton Administration is looking to the next session, farmers and lenders around our region are crunching the numbers as they prepare for spring planting. For most, the bottom line doesn't look good. |
| 11/10/1999 |
Who Watches the Church? |
A former North Dakota governor is starting an organization to protect people whose rights are violated by organized religion. George Sinner says he's concerned some religious bodies are willing to sacrifice individual rights to protect their own power and interests. |
| 11/09/1999 |
The Melting Pot in the Nation's Ice Box |
One of the largest window and door makers in the world is located in the small town of Warroad in northern Minnesota. Marvin Windows provides about 3,000 jobs, many to farmers who have left the land or need a second income. A growing number of the workers are Laotians, attracted to Warroad by relatively good-paying jobs and small town life. |
| 10/28/1999 |
Bush Mines Votes in Fargo |
Republican Presidential candidate George W. Bush outlined his views on agriculture policy and other issues during a campaign stop in Fargo. Bush was greeted by enthusiastic, mostly Republican crowds, at two public appearances, and picked up an endorsement from North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer. |
| 10/14/1999 |
The Jurassic Garden |
When 72-year-old Roy Steichen retired, he needed something to do. So he rummaged through the junk that often accumulates on a farm over the decades, and built an animated dinosaur. It was so much fun that he kept on building. Now, people from all over the country are stopping at his farm near Ulen, Minnesota to see what Roy calls his Jurassic Garden. |
| 09/17/1999 |
Testing A Town's Metal |
Faced with a struggling farm economy, one small North Dakota town is taking a novel approach to economic development.Regent is attracting national attention, thanks largely to the vision and drive of one man whos' massive artwork is stopping traffic. |
| 07/22/1999 |
Changing the Government |
The Minnesota Chippewa tribe is considering a change in its constitution. MPR presents a two-part series. In part one, Dan Gunderson looks at how the Indian Reorganization Act destroyed traditional tribal governments. |
| 07/20/1999 |
Another Worry |
Minnesota farmers are battling a fungus they haven'e seen for years. But the times are so tough, they can't afford the fungicide to protect damage to their wheat. |
| 07/01/1999 |
The Lost Spring |
Farmers in Thief River Falls have too much rain and too many problems. |
| 06/08/1999 |
The Unstoppable Flood |
For the first time in recorded history, a lake is rising naturally and will soon swallow the farms and homes around it forever. |
| 05/14/1999 |
Want a Better Bait? Smell Your Lure |
Moorehead State University Researcher says the fish's nose knows what's going on. |
| 05/03/1999 |
They Came to Minnesota |
Save for the indigenous population, we all came from somewhere. We trace the major immigration patterns. Who came when and why? How has Minnesota's immigration history shaped the state we now know? |
| 04/01/1999 |
Flooded Town Seeks More Help |
Governor Ventura gets a first-hand look at East Grand Forks' recovery from flooding. |
| 03/19/1999 |
Otto Ihringer, WWI Vet |
At 103, North Dakota man gets the award he earned. |
| 03/03/1999 |
Flood Outlook: Fingers Crossed |
National Weather Service says dikes should hold Red River this spring. |
| 02/24/1999 |
The Dying Town |
Welcome to Argyle, Minnesota; a town that typifies much of rural Minnesota. |
| 02/05/1999 |
Old Cats |
Snowmobile fans find value in old sleds. |
| 12/17/1998 |
Farm Economy Affects Tax Revenue |
Lay-offs prove imminent as a down year catches Polk County coffers short. |
| 10/23/1998 |
Fields Yield Some Profits, Some Losses |
At harvest time, farmer Tim Dufault looks at his chances for staying in business. |
| 10/13/1998 |
Minnesota Family Investment Program: Doing the Job? |
Though considered successful by some, Minnesota's welfare-to-work program has many detractors. |
| 10/13/1998 |
Getting a Job |
In today's econcomy, finding a good job is more difficult than simply finding a job. |
| 10/08/1998 |
Farmers Speak Out to State Representatives |
House Republicans listened to the concerns of area farmers. |
| 09/24/1998 |
Domestic Violence in Rural Minnesota |
A recent study provides clear evidence that levels of domestic vilence in rural areas match those found in cities. |
| 09/16/1998 |
Inspections of Canadian Trucks Raise NAFTA and GATT Issue |
Dakota Governors hope truck inspections draw attention to Canadian trade violations. |
| 08/06/1998 |
The Unstable Future of Minnesota Farmers |
Many owners of small operations wonder how they'll survive. |
| 08/06/1998 |
Pedal Power |
Perham pedal-tractor puller has chance at becoming an international champion. |
| 07/22/1998 |
North Dakota Rainmakers |
Though slowly gaining a world-wide clientele, some still question the validity of this science. |
| 07/16/1998 |
Rural Population Declines Could Threaten Growth of Regional Centers |
Future planning proves difficult in a time of uncertain population growth. |
| 06/26/1998 |
Roger Maris Still Loved in Hometown |
Fargo remembers the man who brought down Babe Ruth's home run record. |
| 06/23/1998 |
Defending Our Northern Border |
The US Border Patrol struggles to prevent illegal entry along the 917-mile-long unprotected border with Canada. |
| 06/10/1998 |
What's Driving U.S. Farm Policies? |
Some farmers argue that changes in federal policy favor consumers over traditional farming. |
| 05/12/1998 |
Citizens, Agencies at Odds Over Farm Chemical Use |
Potato farming in Ottertail County affects wetlands. |
| 05/04/1998 |
Rising Waters Threaten Lakeshore Properties |
Northwestern Minnesota landowners watch helplessly as lakes rise to their highest levels in memory. |
| 04/21/1998 |
Farmers Calling It Quits in Red River Valley Region |
A string of bad years has put farmers deeply in debt, forcing some to sell. |
| 04/15/1998 |
Red Lake Walleye Population Ruined |
Commercial over-fishing of Red Lake is having serious repercussions. |
| 04/13/1998 |
Transpolar Flight to Honor Aviation Pioneer |
A North Dakota native revives the memory of Carl Ben Eielson, who in 1928 was the first to cross the arctic by plane. |
| 03/13/1998 |
Overcrowding a Serious Problem for County Jails |
Many communities share Crookston's challenge of housing a rising inmate population. |
| 03/06/1998 |
Lessons Learned from the Flood |
Receding waters have left communities and public services better prepared for next time. |
| 03/04/1998 |
Forever Changed by the Flood |
The emotional impact of the Red River flood could be as great as its physical impact. |
| 03/02/1998 |
Saving North Dakota's Rural Churches |
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking to save some prairie churches. |
| 03/02/1998 |
Recalling the Great Flood |
A year after the great flood, those who were present recall what they lived through.continues to recover from the flood of '97. |
| 02/12/1998 |
US Supreme Court to Hear Indian Tax Case |
Can tribe-owned property be taxed? The outcome of a Minnesota case will have national implications. |
| 01/21/1998 |
Exotic Influence |
Arts Across Minnesota brings dance of India to enthusiastic students in Crookston. |
| 01/02/1998 |
Shocking Weather |
A forecaster is out to prove that changes in atmospheric electrical charges can be used to predict the weather. |
| 12/30/1997 |
Stark Geographies |
Photographer Wayne Gudmundson discovers the landscape of his Icelandic ancestry. |
| 12/29/1997 |
Divorce Course |
Divorcing parents in North Dakota attend classes to learn about the impact on their children. Similar learning is to be required for some couples in Minnesota. |
| 12/10/1997 |
Fiber Optic to the Farm |
Two Minnesota communities are part of an experiment that may signal lasting changes for rural residents. |
| 12/04/1997 |
Fungus Attacking Barley, Wheat |
Farmers and researchers struggle against a blight that has already cost the region billions of dollars over the past five years. |
| 11/16/1997 |
Bison Make a Comeback |
Ranchers are discovering the economic advantages of raising buffalo. When compared to beef cattle, costs are less, and the meat sells for more. |
| 11/03/1997 |
Meth Speeds through Midwest |
Law enforcement officials say an old drug is making a comeback in the Midwest: methamphetamine. |
| 10/21/1997 |
State Regulations Dampen Day Care |
Biologists are now using satellite technology to forecast where wolves will show up next. |
| 10/20/1997 |
Operation WalkingShield |
With help from the military and a national organization known as Operation WalkingShield, American Indians of the Dakotas launched the United States' largest-ever home recycling project. |
| 10/20/1997 |
Family Ties |
Although a survey revealed that most families consider themselves to be strong, cultural changes are transforming family life. |
| 08/27/1997 |
Controlling the Use of Personal Watercraft Part One: How Safe Is the Wavy Ride? |
Jet skis are exploding in popularity, but are they safe? |
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