A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 16, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Calvin Griffith, the former and first owner of the Minnesota Twins, on his thoughts on the 1991 Twins team compared to past winning teams. In Griffith’s mind, the best Twins team was from the 1967 season.
October 17, 1991 - Mark Heistad gets the views of former Minnesota Twin Frank Quilici regarding the 1991 Minnesota Twins. Topics include pitcher acquisition of Jack Morris, rookie second baseman Chuck Knoblauch, and team manager Tom Kelly.
October 18, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews sports commentator Howard Sinker, who provides insight into 1991 World Series match-up of American League’s Minnesota Twins and National League’s Atlanta Braves. The series opens on October 19th at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
October 18, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on the various preparations of the Minnesota Twins as they get ready for the 1991 World Series, after winning the American League Championship. The Twins opponent will be the National League Champion Atlanta Braves.
October 21, 1991 - David Elwood, a professor of public policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, speaking at the Earle Brown Center at the University of Minnesota. Elwood’s address was on problems of the poor and disadvantaged. After speech, Elwood answered audience questions. Elwood is author of the book, "Poor Support".
October 21, 1991 - Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe reports on large fire in downtown Brainerd that destroyed ten businesses and sixteen apartments. Reabe interviews various local officials and business owners about the fire.
October 22, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Mike Tiering, an Atlanta sportswriter, about the 1991 World Series and the intense enthusiasm for the Atlanta Braves. Tiering discusses the Atlanta losses in first two games and prediction on Game 3.
October 22, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews sports commentator Howard Sinker to get his take on the first two games of 1991 World Series and match-ups between Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves in Game 3. The Twins lead series is tied 2-0.
October 23, 1991 - Federico Pena, former mayor of Denver, gave keynote speech at Itasca Seminar, held at Madden's Lodge in Brainerd. Pena’s address was titled "Building a Community That Values Diversity: Reflections of a Two-Term Mayor." After speech, Pena answered audience questions.
October 23, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with beer historian Roland Amundson about the many, many breweries of the region over the decades…including during prohibition.