Materials created/edited/published by Archive team as an assigned project during remote work period and in office during fiscal 2021-2022 period.
November 22, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on a reinactment of an Underground Railroad escape, traveling with a group west of the Twin Cities. Roberts talks with Kamau Kambui, the creator of reinactment, about purpose and historical understanding behind it.
December 3, 1991 - Worldview’s Mike Maus interviews Thupten Dadak, founder of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota. Dadak discusses the struggles of Tibetans in their homeland, the Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and immigrating to the U.S.
December 16, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on social justice protests being held outside the Governor’s mansion. Protesters are concerned that cut of Minnesota’s Work Readiness Program will intensify issue of homelessness.
February 17, 1992 - MPR’s Stephen Smith presents “A Place for the Wolf,” an examination of the struggles between the wolf population and humans. Smith interviews wildlife experts, farmers, federal officials, and wolf advocates.
June 9, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on influx of Hispanic migrant farm workers looking for work and housing in Crookston area of Minnesota. Segment includes interviews with migrant workers and local officials on the issues and struggles migrants and area face.
June 15, 1992 - MPR’s Stephen Smith reports on a mediation program focused specifically for Native Americans in Minnesota. The mediation panel consists of twelve 11 Elders trained to assist with courtroom alternative. Several local Indian organizations banded together to create the council.
August 26, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the surprising success and challenges of the cup recyling program at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 1992 - MPR’s John Biewen talks with Gale Frost, Minnesota State Fair museum curator, about the public’s fascination with the State Fair. Frost collects fair artifacts as “markers” of past events.
August 27, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Fudge decides to do a first-hand report on being a bungee ride participant at the MInnesota State Fair. He finds there is a little paperwork involved.
August 28, 1992 - MPR’s Karen Boothe records commentary of various vegetable growers attending the Minnesota State Fair.