A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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May 16, 1990 - In this interview segment from MPR’s Take-Out program, host Beth Friend interviews Richard Lack, founder of Atelier Lack School of Classical Realism; and John Walker, apprentice to Mr. Lack. The two artists discuss traditional representation painting and drawing.
May 16, 1990 - On this episode of Take-Out program, host Beth Friend presents a collection of arts and culture items, including an interview with author Gretchen Urnes Beito and Pomegranate Press publisher Kathryn Leigh Scott about book "Coya Come Home: A Congresswoman's Journey," an authorized biography of Coya Knutson - the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota / An interview with Richard Lack and John Walker on 20th anniversary of Atelier Lack School of Classical Realism / An interview with author Stuart Dybek about book "The Coast of Chicago: Stories" / A tribute to Jim Henson, who unexpectedly passed away on May 16th, 1990.
May 16, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger looks at difficulties Native Americans face in finding housing.
May 16, 1990 - Lois Quam, Chair of the Minnesota Health Care Access Commission, and Director of Research for United Health Care, answers listener questions about access to health care and rising health care costs.
May 17, 1990 - Pat Schroeder, Colorado congresswoman (D), speaking at 25th anniversary celebration at Minneapolis Community College. Schroder’s address was on the topic of education, culture, diversity and global politics. After speech, Schroeder answered audience questions. Schroeder is the most senior woman in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee on Children, Youth and Families. In 1987 she explored a bid for the presidency, and wrote the book, "Champion of the Great American Family."
May 18, 1990 - Dr. Leonard Haynes, U.S. assistant secretary of postsecondary education, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Haynes’ address was on the topic of educational reform in college athletics. After speech, Haynes answers audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 18, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger talks with several individuals about how members of the Native American community and it’s supporters used a boycott to fight back against racism in the town of Bemidji.
May 22, 1990 - Lesley Stahl, chief White House correspondent for CBS News and the moderator of Face the Nation, speaking at annual meeting of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association. Stahl’s address was titled "Inside the White House." Lesley Stahl joined CBS in 1972 and has reported on five presidents - Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Bush.
May 25, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s John Biewen interviews renowned classical double bassist James VanDemark about the formation of Upper Midwest Chamber Music Festival being held in Owatonna.
May 29, 1990 - An MPR special documentary report titled, "Spearing on Lakes of Fire", narrated by Chris Tetlin. The report presents fishing debate over Chippewa Indian/U.S. Government treaty in northern Wisconsin. The controversy centers on walleyes, but there's much more at stake than fish.