Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
February 15, 1994 - Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson's State of the State address delivered in Rochester. Topics of speech included fighting crime, family values, jobs, and taxes. MPR’s Mike Mulcahy and Carol Gunderson report prior to and after speech.
February 16, 1994 - Sylvia Hewlett, author and economist, speaking at Women in Leadership Forum at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. Dr. Hewlett's address was titled, "A 'Lesser Life' Revisited: Women and Economics in the 90s." Following speech, Hewlett answered audience questions. Hewlett is founder of the National Parenting Association.
February 25, 1994 - Mike Freeman (DFL), Mike Hatch (DFL), Dick Kimbler (I-R), John Marty (DFL), Todd Otis (DFL) and Allen Quist (I-R) participate in St. Paul Jaycees gubernatorial candidate forum. Topics included welfare, campaign ethics, and term limits. Karen Moros asked questions and moderated event.
March 9, 1994 - Midday presents Preston Townley, president of the Conference Board of New York, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Townley’s address was titled "The Reality of Global Competition: Implications for People and Jobs." Following speech, Townley answers audience questions.
March 10, 1994 - Carol Bellamy, national director of the Peace Corps, discusses the history and mission of the Peace Corps. Bellamy also answers listener questions.
March 14, 1994 - Jim Simler, chair of the economics department at Macalester College, discusses the debate on raising state minimum wage and related issues. Simler also answers listener questions.
March 15, 1994 - On this Midday, a look at programs for overcoming alcohol abuse. Patricia Owen, clinical psychologist at Hazelden, Robert Muscala; chemical dependency counselor with Chemical Health Concept; and Pat Harrison of the Minnesota State Department of Human Services, discuss the various types of chemical treatment options available in Minnesota for alcoholics.
March 19, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Grace Weinstein, author of the book "The Lifetime Book of Money Management," discusses personal finances. Weinstein also answers listener questions.
March 21, 1994 - Father Greg Boyle, who works with gangs in South Los Angeles California, speaking at Minneapolis Community College. In address, Boyle states the Twin Cities approach to fighting gang violence is all wrong.
March 22, 1994 - Midday focuses on how public policy effects the use of alcohol. Allan Spear, Minnesota state senator; and George Hacker, director of the Alcohol Policies Project of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, discuss legislation (both state and national) intended to stop alcohol abuse. Spear and Hacker also answer listener questions.