MPR News Features are news segments created for various long-form programming, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, amongst others. Features run the gambit of interviews, reports, profiles, and coverage.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the Minnesota Twins parade that traversed downtown Minneapolis. There were large crowds and excitement, but no repeat of unexpected problems that affected the 1987 Twins celebratory parade.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Karen Boros describes the Capital Twins parade, which is smaller and more organized than the one that took place 1987, in part because there is a celebratory parade and event in Minneapolis this time.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik presents a summary report on the Metrodome celebration of 1991 World Championship Minnesota Twins. Zdechlik interviews numerous attending fans about their thoughts and appreciation for the winning team.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Derek Olson, a 6th grade schoolteacher, about channeling the energy of his students from watching the 1991 World Series into the actual class curriculum.
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October 31, 1991 - Audio from 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins visit to the White House. Segment includes speeches by President Bush and Twins owner, Carl Pohlad.
October 31, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Jim Richardson, forecaster from National Weather Service, on a developing snowstorm hitting much of the state. Richardson forecasts the Twin Cities could see as much as 6-8 inches…maybe even a foot of snow. It was a slight under-forecast. Twin Cities ended up with 28.4 inches.
October 31, 1991 - President of the United States George H.W. Bush speaks at White House event to celebrate the 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins.