Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
October 20, 1994 - Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, pediatrician and professor emeritus of clinical pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, speaking at the University of Minnesota on what he sees as the primary problems in childcare, and what we can do to fix them. After the speech, Dr. Brazelton answered audience questions.
October 27, 1994 - On this Midday program, MPR’s Mike Mulcahy interviews I-R candidate Gil Gutknecht; and DFL candidate John Hottinger, both running for the 1st District. Following that, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews incumbent DFL candidate Martin Sabo; and I-R candidate Dorothy Legrand, both running for 5th District.
October 31, 1994 - Manning Marable, author and the director of the Institute of Research in African American Studies at Columbia University in New York, speaking at Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium at Concordia College in Moorhead. The topic of symposium was on multiculturalism, and was titled, “With Respect to Difference: Voices of a Multicultural Society.” Marable shared his view on the importance and need for an emphasis on multiculturalism.
October 31, 1994 - Linda Chavez, a former director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and a former White House aide during the Reagan administration, speaking at Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium at Concordia College in Moorhead. The topic of symposium was on multiculturalism, and titled, “With Respect to Difference: Voices of a Multicultural Society.” Chavez’s address was Chavez shared her serious misgivings about the emphasis on multiculturalism. Chavez writes a syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the country and has done broadcast commentaries for several radio and TV outlets, including National Public Radio.
November 3, 1994 - Najeeb Halaby, chairman of "Save the Children,” speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Halaby’s address was titled, “Putting Children and Women First: A Strategy for Waging Peace.” Following speech, Halaby answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
November 9, 1994 - Vin Weber, former Minnesota representative (I-R); and Tim Penny, outgoing Minnesota representative (DFL), speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Weber and Penny analyze the outcome of 1994 elections. Following discussion, Weber and Penny answer audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
November 16, 1994 - An Open Forum Town Meeting, presenting the topic “Addressing Juvenile Crime”. Panelists Gerald Martin, Judge of the St. Louis County Juvenile Court; Dr. Marilyn Marsh, member of student and community services for Duluth Public School District; and Richard Quigley, CEO of Woodland Hills. Meeting was moderated by MPR’s Bob Kelleher.
November 26, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Paul Naumann, assistant director of the St. Paul Voluntary Action Council, discusses opportunities to volunteer for kids, adults, families and senior citizens. Naumann also answers listener questionsOn this Saturday Midday, Paul Naumann, assistant director of the St. Paul Voluntary Action Council, discusses opportunities to volunteer for kids, adults, families and senior citizens. Naumann also answers listener questions.
December 1, 1994 - Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, discuss their completion of first year in respective offices. Both talk about the future of the cities. They also address current challenges, including racial issues, schools, crime in Minneapolis, and the empty Town Square in St. Paul. Coleman and Sayles Belton also answer listener questions.
December 3, 1994 - Mike Zerby, Minneapolis Star Tribune photographer, discusses his work and photo techniques. Topics include digital image storage, camera brands, photographer community. Zerby also answers listener questions about taking good photographs.