March 23, 1993 - As part of a week long focus on education in Minnesota, Midday hosts a roundtable discussion on expectations for public schools, featuring a parent, a teacher, a major employer, a school board member, and an education expert.
March 29, 1993 - Richard Moe, author of The Last Full Measure: The Life and Death of the First Minnesota Volunteers, talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about his book and the Civil War participants. Moe also answers listener questions.
April 7, 1993 - Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Sandra Gardebring visits the MPR studios to talk about juvenile crime. Justice Gardebring chairs the Minnesota Supreme Court's Advisory Task Force on the juvenile justice system.
April 19, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Jack Tunheim, Minnesota’s chief deputy attorney general, about two gun control bills being debated at the State Capitol. The two provisions include allowing cities in metro area to have stricter gun ownership rules and semi-automatic purchasers having to go through a background check.
April 20, 1993 - As Midday guest, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson shares his viewpoints on state budget, legislative moves at the State Capitol, and national economy forecast. Governor Carlson also answers listener questions.
April 21, 1993 - A Midday interview with John Marty, state senator from District 54, about money, term limits, and campaign finances in state politics. Marty discusses the various bills at the Capitol.
April 26, 1993 - MPR’s Leif Enger reports from Mille Lacs Lake on Anishinaabe Liberation Front preparing to spear in violation of state law. Report includes numerous interviews, including Ojibwe writer Jim Northrup, who participates in traditional spearing.
April 26, 1993 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with famous musician Doc Severinsen, who has been named the first principal pops conductor for the Minnesota Orchestra. Severinsen details what symphony orchestra program will look like as a “pops” concert.
April 29, 1993 - A Midday interview with Roger Moe, state senator of the 2nd District. Moe comments on Governor Carlson’s tax plan and the varied approaches on taxes at the State Capitol.
May 3, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Ron Libertus, advocate and expert in American Indian art & culture, shares his insights on how Mille Lacs spearfishing during spawning season is an important part of native tradition. Libertus details the ties to cyclical nature, tribute, and spirituality.