May 25, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews author Martha Hellander about her book "The Wild Gardener: The Life and Selected Writings of Eloise Butler." Hellander shares various biographical details on Butler and the creation of The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis.
May 30, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Ying Vang, who has become the first Hmong priest ordained in the United States. Vang shares his goal to provide comfort to those in Hmong community, as well as bringing together Hmong and Catholic beliefs.
June 12, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the concerns in community on the challenges that Hmong youth face, including a growing gang environment. Roberts speaks with a group of youth, police officials, and Hmong advocates about the issues young people face and the fears of community members.
June 17, 1992 - MPR’s Jon Gordon reports on the devastation left from multiple tornadoes that struck southwest Minnesota towns. Chandler and Lake Wilson were the worst hit.
June 17, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports from Clarkfield, as the southwestern Minnesota town surveys the damage after severe storm and winds struck area.
August 4, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts visits University of St. Thomas, where Hmong youth are experiencing the sport of tennis. The hope is the sport will be an avenue for young Hmong boys and girls to be active. Whacking the ball is a ‘hit.’
August 5, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with local critic and author Karal Ann Marling about controversial art at the Minnesota State Fair. Marling share shares her thoughts about fair in general.
August 12, 1992 - MPR’s Jim Wishner talks with Bob Anderson and Padee Yang about Hmong American Partnership, a nonprofit social service and community development organization. The two discuss the unique challenges for Hmong as they adapt to life in the United States.
August 26, 1992 - This is a test. These stations are conducting a test of the State Fair preparedness system. This is only a test….1991 Blue Ribbon winning worrier Susan Berkson, in conjunction with the broadcasters of Minnesota Public Radio, formulates these simple rules for Fair readiness.
August 27, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews Hmong filmmaker Vang Xiong, who examines the loss of Hmong culture and family tradition as individuals try to adjust to living in the United States.