A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 28, 1991 - On this Midday program, Dan Olson hosts a discussion about gay rights in Minnesota. Guests are Tracy Elftmann, deputy commissioner with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights; Emma Hixson, executive director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights; and Larry Meyer, St. Cloud city council member. Guests also answer listener questions.
October 28, 1991 - A day after Minnesota Twins Game 7 victory and team becoming the 1991 World Series champions, MPR’s Tom Fudge interviews numerous individuals outside Metrodome about their reactions to the win.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Bill Wareham about attending Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. Wareham recalls an incredibly tense game, with the Minnesota Twins defeating the Atlanta Braves 1-0 in bottom of the 10th inning. It was the first World Series-deciding game to go into extra innings since Game 4 of the 1939 Series.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Kate Smith reports on the many Minnesota Twins fans searching for 1991 World Series Championship apparel and memorabilia…sometimes in vain.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten narrates an audio montage of the Minnesota Twins World Series celebration at Metrodome. Segment includes speaking clips of MLB announcer Bob Casey, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson, Twins Manager Tom Kelly, and Minnesota Twins players.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports that while residents in Stearns County are big baseball Twins fans, the distant Twin Cities parade celebration emitting form TV and radio do not bring the same enthusiam.
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 - Midday’s Bob Potter hosts MPR Special Coverage of Twins victory parade. Program includes reports from parade running through downtown St. Paul and preparation of Minneapolis parade and celebration event at Metrodome.