June 27, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with Toni McNaron, author and University of Minnesota professor, about the next challenges in gay and lesbian community after recent successes. McNaron also shares her thoughts on overcoming prejudice, building inclusion, and creating change that allows for lesbian and gay people feeling that they can come out.
July 8, 1994 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews editors David Carr and Rick Nelson about the launch of Q Monthly, an insert inside the alternative weekly Twin Cities Reader. Carr and Nelson discuss purpose of paper for gay and lesbian community.
July 23, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews an individual from the Gay 90’s about the establishment’s “90’s Choice” beer production. Originally conceived as an in-house beer, it expanded into a beer distribution opportunity, with part of the proceeds going to charities and AIDS research.
August 18, 1994 - Jon Gordon reports on St. Paul School Board Teaching and Learning Committee’s hearing regarding gay & lesbian support groups in the school district. Report includes commentary from both opponents and proponents of the program for gay and lesbian students.
August 24, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Yee Chang, Pioneer Press library researcher and Hmong Youth Cultural Awareness Project coordinator; and Pang Xiong, a project contributor, about a student written book titled "A Free People: Tracing Our Hmong Roots." Chang and Xiong describe the purpose of book is to better connect young Hmong students and their parents/grandparents through history of Hmong culture.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on the changes and new items at the 1994 Minnesota State Fair…as well as the return of the familiar, like the Salem Lutheran Food Hall.
August 25, 1994 - Live from the Minnesota State Fair, Midday’s Gary Eichten moderates a debate between the primary DFL gubernatorial candidates Tony Bouza, Mike Hatch, and John Marty. The candidates for governor battle over the topics of crime and ecomony.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Karen Louise Boothe reports on preparations by political campaigns for the Minnesota State Fair, including the John Marty/Nancy Larson gubernatorial ticket. Segment also includes political commentary.
August 31, 1994 - For the Great Minnesota Green Up Day at the State Fair, MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts a panel discussion on environmental protection and preventing waste. Panelists include Kevin O'Donnell, team leader in the waste prevention unit of the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance; Jane Bruss, president and owner of Source Reduction Services and founder of the Women Consumer Advocate Network (WomenCAN); and Geoffrey Saign, a freelance writer.
October 11, 1994 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen looks at the ongoing debate over support groups developed for gay and lesbian students in local public schools and St. Paul School District’s approval of a more expansive program, Out For Equity. Reports includes comments from a student who utilized program, educators involved in program, and criticism of the support groups from a member of Minnesota Family Council.