Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
September 14, 1994 - Tom Horner, I-R political analyst; and Sara Stoesz, DFL political analyst, discuss yesterday's primary election results. Winners of the primary included Arne Carlson, Rod Grams, John Marty, and Ann Widia. Horner and Stoesz also share thoughts on the upcoming general election.
September 17, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Tom Perich, author of “Fishing Lake Superior” and “The North Shore," discusses the various things to do along Lake Superior. Perich also answers listener questions.
September 28, 1994 - Midday presents historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former special assistant to President John F. Kennedy, speaking at Macalester College on the polarization caused by an emphasis on multiculturalism.
September 29, 1994 - Eugene McCarthy, former Minnesota Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate, discusses politics, philosophy, baseball, amongst other topics. McCarthy also answers listener questions. During program, McCarthy shares personal recollections and recites one of his poems, written about Lyndon Johnson.
October 1, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Bruce Hanley, Twin Cities criminal defense attorney, discusses criminal trials. Topics include high-profile cases such as O.J. Simpson and serial rapist Timothy Baugh. Hanley also answers listener questions.
October 7, 1994 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection that includes: upcoming Minnesota Orchestra strike; Dayton Hudson charitable priorities; music and spirit of "Cherokee Rose;" radio that unites families from around the world, and meeting between American Jews and his Holiness Dalai Lama of Tibet.
October 8, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Peter Burns, project insulate audit supervisor for the St. Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium, discusses energy conservation and insulation. Burns also answers listener questions.
October 10, 1994 - Republican Rod Grams, who is running against DFL Anny Wynia for the vacated Minnesota U.S. senate seat, discusses political issues of the campaign. Legislative topics include crime bill (assault weapons), science investment, and campaign reform. Grams also answers listener questions.
October 14, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Ann Wynia, DFL candidate for U.S. Senate, who discusses political issues of the campaign. Legislative topics include building coalitions, taxes, and balanced budget. Wynia also answers listener questions.
October 15, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Deb Brown, U of MN Extension horticulturist, discusses various topics including tress, fall season, and planting. Brown also answers listener questions.