September 9, 2003 - A group of Grand Forks entrepreneurs wants to change air travel in the midwest. They say on demand air service is the wave of the future. NASA may fund a demonstration project of the concept next year in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson Reports.
September 1, 2003 - The bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition will be celebrated over the next two years. The expedition traveled through the Dakotas on their way to the pacific northwest. The states are hoping to cash in on tourists following the Lewis and Clark trail. As part of an ongoing series of reports on the Lewis and Clark bicentennial, Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports on a family business that gives people a taste of the explorers life.
August 27, 2003 - The effect of budget cuts continues to trickle down to communities across Minnesota. Public health administrators are worried about how they'll fulfill their mission with less money. They say some important disease prevention programs may be discarded. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
August 20, 2003 - Many American Indians are reclaiming their native spirituality. They are following traditional beliefs and ceremonies. Some of those ceremonies were illegal for generations of Indians. They were done in secret and carefully protected. Today many American Indians fear their faith is once again under assault. This time from people who want to buy spirituality. Mainstreet Radio's Dan Gunderson reports. [TA
August 20, 2003 - On this Mainstreet Radio special report, MPR’s Cathy Wurzer presents “Rekindling the Spirit - The Rebirth of American Indian Spirituality.” Program includes various reports by MPR’s Dan Gunderson and Tom Robertson, and numerous interviews with Native Americans on spiritual beliefs and roots.
July 21, 2003 - Many Minnesota cities are changing the way they handle speeding tickets, and other minor traffic violations. City officials say they're saving money and making the system more efficient. But a Minnesota Department of Public Safety official sees a troubling trend. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
July 3, 2003 - When the Garrison Dam was built 50 years ago on the Missouri river, it created a lake nearly 200 miles long. Lake Sakakawea became a thriving fishery that attracts anglers from around the country. Visitors to the lake spend millions of dollars each year. But many fear low water will lead to economic ruin for businesses around Sakakawea. Dan Gunderson continues our Mainstreet Radio series, "Water Wars."
June 3, 2003 - Minnesota Republicans and Democrats are traveling the state telling their side of the legislative story. Governor Tim Pawlenty says budget cuts were necessary to balance the budget. Democrats say the cuts were too deep. Local officials are still trying to filter the facts from the rhetoric. But many in rural Minnesota feel unfairly targeted by budget cuts. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
June 2, 2003 - The Centers for Disease Control says an obesity epidemic threatens the health of millions of Americans. A recent CDC report says a quarter of all Americans get virtually no exercise. Experts say regular exercise is a key to keeping weight under control. For many people that means a stop at the health club. It's not quite as easy for those living in small towns. Today, we begin a new series from Mainstreet Radio, "The Fight Against Fat". Dan Gunderson reports for some people the barrier to fitness lies partly in geography.
May 20, 2003 - About 500 people from around the region are in Fargo this week to learn more about methamphetamine. Meth is increasingly popular across the midwest. Experts say the highly addictive drug is straining law enforcement and drug treatment resources. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.