dan gunderson
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Moorhead, MN, United States
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Blizzard leads to dozens of rescues along western Minnesota highways
Blizzard conditions left dozens of motorists stranded and in need of rescue late Tuesday and early Wednesday in western Minnesota. → Read More
Regenerative farm research has global interest
A project designed to study the effects of regenerative agriculture has received funding to expand to other countries. The 1000 farms initiative launched this year in the U.S. It’s now getting global attention. → Read More
Powerball drawing delay was caused by problems in Minnesota
A nearly 10-hour delay in drawing numbers for a record Powerball jackpot was caused by issues with the Minnesota Lottery sales system. → Read More
Study finds pesticides in plants used as butterfly habitat
Researchers found pesticide levels known to be harmful to monarch butterflies in milkweed plants sold at retail stores in 15 states. → Read More
Digi-Key unveils big expansion in a small town
Electronic parts supplier Digi-Key is opening a $400 million dollar warehouse expansion in northwest Minnesota to meet global demand for the products it sells. → Read More
Eight people wounded in shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis
Eight people are hospitalized after a shooting late Monday night at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis. → Read More
Native women work to break the cycle of poverty, prison in Minnesota
American Indian women make up less than 1 percent of Minnesota’s population but are 20 percent of the state's female prison inmates. Incarceration creates huge consequences for families and communities. A new effort to break the cycle, led by Native women, shows promise, but the challenges remain steep. → Read More
Despite drought Minnesota farmers fared well in 2021
Despite drought conditions that affected much of Minnesota last year, farm profits improved for the second year in a row because of high prices for crops and livestock. → Read More
Nationwide study will examine the effects of regenerative agriculture
An ambitious new study aims to track the effects of regenerative agriculture on 1,000 farms across the country. Regenerative agriculture is a set of farming practices focusing on soil health and enhanced biodiversity. → Read More
Carbon markets drive research in soil carbon storage
A growing number of agri-businesses are offering to pay farmers for practices that store carbon in the soil. But the cost of accurately measuring carbon in fields might be keeping farmers out of the market. Researchers are trying to improve the process. → Read More
Farmers say widening drought now threatening livestock
The drought in Minnesota is getting worse. Gov. Tim Walz told farmers Thursday he’s working with state and federal agencies to help meet their most pressing needs. → Read More
Drought stresses Minnesota crops, streams and lawns
Farmers in parts of the state are watching crops shrivel in the heat, and homeowners consider whether to keep their lawns green. → Read More
Dry conditions might mean a good year for wild rice
Drought across Minnesota might mean an abundant harvest for a crop that grows in water. Minnesota has more acres of natural wild rice than any other state in the country. → Read More
Honey bees are still dying at high rates
Honey bee mortality continues at high rates according to a recent survey. The 15th annual honey bee loss survey by the Bee Informed Partnership found overall honey bee mortality nationwide the second highest since the survey began. → Read More
Officials: More than 200 arrested in northern Minnesota Line 3 protests
More than 200 people were arrested during protests against the Line 3 oil pipeline project Monday near the Mississippi River headwaters. → Read More
Police standards board calls for changes in response to protests
The Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training has unanimously approved creating two new policies to address issues currently under scrutiny. The first would create a policy and accountability for how police respond to gatherings protected by the First Amendment. The second would prohibit police officers from supporting white supremacist groups. → Read More
Chauvin trial: Defense expert faults 'sudden cardiac arrest' for Floyd death
Dr. David Fowler testified that George Floyd died of cardiac arrhythmia during the police restraint, but that methamphetamine and fentanyl, carbon monoxide exposure from the squad car, tumors and adrenaline contributed to his death. → Read More
Southwest U.S. snowstorms cause Moorhead power outages
Parts of western Minnesota face the possibility of rolling blackouts this week because of a winter storm that hit Texas and other parts of the southwestern U.S. → Read More
Tentative contract agreement gives Minnesota home care workers a 15 percent raise
Home care workers in Minnesota who are members of the Service Employees International Union will vote on a tentative contract agreement that increases base pay by $2 per hour, adds paid time off and provides funding for worker training. → Read More
Researchers find insecticides widespread in Minnesota lakes and rivers
A widely used class of insecticides is found at low levels in Minnesota lakes and streams, according to to research from the University of Minnesota. The potential impact on aquatic life is still to be unraveled. → Read More