Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
July 20, 1994 - On this Midday program, a WFME-FM documentary, “One Small Step: 25 Years Since Apollo,” which looks back at U.S. space exploration. WFME’s Pat Duggins narrates, presenting various interviews and sound recordings.
July 22, 1994 - This Midday program presents various political segments: Don Samuelson, DFL gubernatorial candidate, abruptly announces his withdrawal; Arne Carlson speech on the steps of the State Capital; and James Renier speaking at the Center for Corporate Responsibility annual meeting held at the University of St. Thomas.
July 23, 1994 - Kathy Heidel, naturalist with Hennepin Parks, discusses “The Dog Days Summer,” nature, and summer plants. Heidel also answers listener questions
August 12, 1994 - An AP Network special report with President Clinton’s remarks to the National Association of Police Organizations at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis; Edward Rendell, mayor of Philadelphia; Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Rudolph Giuliani, mayor of New York City, briefly speak prior to Clinton. Mick Ganley, Minneapolis police Sargent, introduces President Clinton.
August 13, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Nina Archabal, director of the Minnesota Historical Society; and Bill Morrissey, director of the Minnesota Park System, discuss state parks. Topics include history of parks, costs, and preservation. Archabal and Morrissey also answer listener questions.
August 15, 1994 - Sister Helen Prejean, lecturer and death row "inmate advocate,” speaking at Twin Cities seminar on the death penalty, sponsored by the group "Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights". In address, Prejean talked about her contact with death row inmates and the families of the victims, as well as her efforts to inform people of the financial and social costs of the death penalty.
August 16, 1994 - On this Midday program, Jim Solem discusses his new role as regional administrator at Metropolitan Council. Topics include changes/growth at the Council, transit, and housing. Solem also answers listener questions.
August 19, 1994 - Jack Tunheim, Chief Deputy Attorney General of Minnesota, discusses President Clinton’s federal crime bill, known as Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. Topics include increase in police force, stiffer penalties, and assault weapons ban. Tunheim also answered listener questions.
August 19, 1994 - President Clinton press conference on Cuban boat crisis. Clinton announces that Cuban refugees will not be accepted into the United States. He then speaks on status of Crime Bill. Clinton also answers questions form the press.
September 13, 1994 - Celeste Brosenne, exhibit curator; and Steve Keillor, exhibit content expert, discuss the Minnesota Historical Society exhibit "On The Campaign Trail," which explores old and new political campaigns and how they have changed. Brosenne and Keillor also answer listener questions.