January 15, 2002 - Just a couple of years ago the bison industry was hot. Demand for breeding stock outpaced supply, and prices skyrocketed. Then, a few months ago, the bison market crashed, leaving ranchers with huge investments and little income. But few producers are giving up. They say the bison industry still has a bright future. Mainstreet Radio's Dan Gunderson reports.
January 14, 2002 - The 2000 census brought good news for many Minnesota cities, but not everyone. Moorhead is challenging census numbers showing a population loss. It's a challenging, tedious process, but city leaders say there's a lot at stake both in terms of money and political representation. Mainstreet Radio's Dan Gunderson reports.
December 26, 2001 - Mainstreet Radio’s Dan Gunderson reports on a pilot project on White Earth Reservation that is trying to reduce the effects of diabetes by bringing back a diet of traditional food.
December 21, 2001 - Many charities say they're seeing increased demand for services, and fewer donations this year. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson checked in with some agencies providing food around the region.
December 19, 2001 - A northern Minnesota farmer says he's found a new, very effective tool for search and rescue teams. Terry Nowacki (no-WAH-skee) says he's trained his horse to be a sort of equine bloodhound. His work is piquing the interest of search and rescue experts nationwide. Mainstreet Radio's Dan Gunderson reports. - For more information about Stormy, check out our web site -Minnesota Public Radio-dot-org.
December 17, 2001 - There are over 30 ports of entry on the US/Canadian border and the heavy traffic and restrictions after September 11th are affecting people and their timetables.
December 13, 2001 - The owner of Minnesota's only big game shooting preserve says the first season is a success. People pay thousands of dollars to shoot elk, bison and other big game on his farm near Detroit Lakes. Big game shooting preserves are illegal in Minnesota. But not on the White Earth Reservation. And Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports attempts are being made to expand such game reserves across the state.
December 5, 2001 - A former Clay county deputy is accusing Sheriff Larry Costello of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The allegations are made in a lawsuit filed today in Federal District court in St. Paul. The Sheriff vehemently denies the charges. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Gunderson reports.
November 29, 2001 - Major League baseball owners say they plan to move ahead with contraction and the fate of the Minnesota Twins is still unclear. The Twins are a big story in the Twin Cities, but we wondered how the baseball saga is playing in Fargo. Mainstreet Radio's Dan Gunderson hit the streets to find out.
November 22, 2001 - (PLEASE NOTE HOST BACKANNOUNCE) A new one woman play "Coya Comes Home" tells the story of the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota. Playwright and actress Kathy Ray says she hopes educate Minnesotans about the character and courage of Coya Knutson, as well as the disastrous end of her political career. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.