A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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September 18, 1991 -
September 19, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with Minnesota peace activist Marv Davidov about his birthday and starting Midwest Institute for Social Transformation (MIST), an alternative education project.
September 20, 1991 - Joseph Califano Jr., former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under the Carter administration, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Califano’s address was on the topic of health care. Following address, Califano answered audience questions. Califano has written a new book called "Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson: The White House Years". He is a leading advocate of health care reform. He also encourages private businesses to help develop policies to ensure access to health care. 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.
September 20, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Nora Hengebol, reigning potato peeling champion at Barnsville’s Potato Days Festival. Hengebol details her spud technique.
September 20, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham discusses the uneasiness setting in for Twins fans as the team loses ground on their lead in American West pennant race. The team has lost six of the last ten games.
September 21, 1991 - University of Minnesota horticulturist Deb Brown answers listener questions about fall lawn and garden problems.
September 26, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with member of Concordia Moorhead College about the school’s unqiue mascot “Cobber” and it’s origin.
September 27, 1991 - Maurice Strong, the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Strong’s address was titled, “Sustainable Development: A Partnership of Environment and Economics.” Topics include global warming and ozone layer. Following speech, Strong answered 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.
September 28, 1991 - Larry Millett, staff writer on architecture and urban development for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, answers listener questions about architecture, both old and new buildings, and the new city skylines.
October 1, 1991 - A reflection on Minnesota farmer Ambrose Weeres and his 1952 invention, the modern pontoon boat. Weeres passed away on September 28th, 1991.