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August 22, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe reports on the ‘creative’ work that takes place in displaying submissions for the Creative Activities Building. Rabe interviews those that make the presentations stand out.
August 28, 1995 - MPR’s Greg Magnuson reports on the mainstays that bring people back to the Minnesota State Fair, including Ye Old Mill, the oldest attraction on the fairgrounds, and Hamline Dining Hall.
September 4, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe walks the Minnesota State Fair with Dan Patterson, who is lactose intolerent. For those with the medical condition, the whole fairgrounds is a thrill ride.
September 4, 1995 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on the specialized communications utilized by Midway carnies in pulling in fairgoers to play games for prizes.
September 4, 1995 - MPR’s Mary Losure reports on the symphony of different sounds that make up insect calls in summer days and nights. Includes a sampling of sound and matching identifiers.
September 18, 1995 - MPR’s Catherine Winter visits Vince Shute’s Place, an area outside of Orr, Minnesota. It’s where bears find refuge and food, thanks to humans…but not without concern and debate from wildlife officials.
October 24, 1995 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports from St. John’s University, where she describes work taking place at a large brick kiln. McCallum interviews potter in-residence Richard Bresnahan and various volunteers about the first firing of three-chamber kiln.
November 1, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with Ron Popeil, American inventor, marketing personality, and founder of the direct response marketing company Ronco. Popeil shares insights on the ‘art of selling’…even public radio.
December 9, 1995 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles mincemeat, and the lack of love for it in contemporay American appetite. Enger looks at the history of this unique pie.
January 30, 1996 - MPR’s Richard Sprouse reports on killing of St. Joseph officer Brian Klinefelter, and it’s aftermath on the local community. Klinefelter was shot and killed following an armed robbery of a liquor store in Albany.