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August 30, 1994 - MPR’s Lorna Benson aks a group of farm kids at the Minnesota State Fair about their future plans, and if it includes farming and agriculture. The four young men share thoughts and concerns over present day farming.
September 2, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe takes a wireless into crowd outside MPR booth to get an idea of why they are at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 2, 1994 - On this edition of Voices from the Heartland, Susan Berkson's reads her essay on the differences of the Minnesota State Fair once the sun goes down. The lights turn on, the kids go home…and the teenagers roam.
September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews potter Bob Briscoe and home economist Diane Undis about the nuances and varities of the proper hot dish.
September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles crop artist Lillian Colton. Segment includes a guided tour of Colton’s artwork at her home and Colton introducing crop art to young fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe walks and records the Minnesota State Fair. Rabe interviews various fairgoers and shares some ‘insightful’ commentary along the way.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Bob Potter walks the Minnesota State Fair in search of free stuff. He succeeds in grand fashion with a full stomach.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Mary Losure reports on a day at the Minnesota State Fair with her family. Between the Midway and food, it’s an illuminating monetary experience.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on introducing farm animals to urban fairgoers, to further educate on the importance of farming and agriculture.
September 6, 1994 - MPR’s Leif Enger reports on White Earth Reservation tribe purchase of about 3,500 acres in attempt to reclaim land. Segment includes numerous interviews and views from tribal members and local Menominee county residents.