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Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers

Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers

FromMinnesota Now


Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers

FromMinnesota Now

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Minnesotans were out in force to see the northern lights this weekend. But at the same time, several farmers were sitting frustrated in their fields as the powerful geomagnetic solar storms interfered with GPS in their planters and tractors. 404 Media first reported about the disruptions. Patrick O'Connor in Blooming Prairie had to stop planting after he couldn’t connect to GPS. He spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about the impact of the solar storm on peak planting season.
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.