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.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles the Playwrights' Center, as it celebrates 20 years fostering plays in Minneapolis. Segment includes numerous playwrights and artists reflecting on the importance of the organization to the arts community.
May 15, 1992 - On this Voices from the Heartland episode, MPR’s Marlana Benzie-Lourey talks with central Minnesota poet Jerry Hansen about his time serving during the Vietnam War and his poetry about that experience. Hansen also reads numerous poems.
May 15, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews American travel writer Terry Pindell about aspects of Canada. Pindell also discusses his book, Last Train to Toronto: A Canadian Rail Odyssey.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director at Penumbra Theatre, about productions of The Mighty Gents and Dutchman. Bellamy compares the subject matter of plays to the angry unrest after Rodney King trial acquittals. Bellamy also shares his personal thoughts.
May 15, 1992 - Rodney King, Charter Amendment F, Warren Christopher Commission report, Willie Williams, community policing, Daryl Gates, Dave Dobrotka, Spike Moss, Watts riots, John McCone Commission, William Webster, Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
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May 16, 1992 - Rodney King Los Angeles riots emergency aid
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May 18, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker shares thoughts on Minnesota Twins in first month of 1992 MLB season.
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