June 21, 1994 - MPR’s John Biewen and Kate Cavett, both producers of the documentary O Freedom Over Me, discuss excerpts, interviews, and outtakes that did not make it into final production. The documentary focused on the 30-year anniversary of Freedom Summer.
June 22, 1994 - Midday begins a news series that invites Minnesota political candidates to the MPR studios for a closer hour-long look at individual campaigns. Series starts with guest Tony Bouza, who is running for the Governor’s office. Bouza answers listener questions and discusses his platform and views.
July 1, 1994 - A Midday interview with Jim Ulland, Minnesota state commerce commissioner, shares his thoughts on Walter Mondale being U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Ulland sees Secretary of State as a much better role for Mondale.
July 6, 1994 - On the 140th anniversary of Republican Party, Midday’s Gary Eichten chats with professor George H. Miller about the formation of the party in Ripon, Wisconsin.
July 8, 1994 - U.S. Representative Rod Grams visits the Midday studios to answer listener questions. Grams is the 1994 Independent-Republic party's endorsed U.S. Senate candidate.
July 14, 1994 - MPR’s Minday Ratner interviews Alice Kaplan on her culture, growing up in Minnesota in a Jewish family and her book French Lessons: A Memoir.
July 20, 1994 - Annabell Cabana, mother of Space Shuttle Commander Robert Cabana, shares memories of her son’s youth growing up in Minneapolis and talks of her feelings of him in space.
July 28, 1994 - State Senator John Marty, the DFL endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota, talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about various topics of focus in his campaign. Marty also answers listener questions.
July 29, 1994 - State Representative Allen Quist, the I-R endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota, talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about various topics of focus in his campaign. Quist also answers listener questions.
July 29, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews sports columnist Jim Klobuchar about former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant induction into the National Football League’s Hall of Fame.