A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 29, 1991 - Midday’s Bob Potter hosts MPR Special Coverage of Twins victory celebrations. Program includes reports on parade sites in St. Paul and Minneapolis and preparation of Minneapolis celebration event at Metrodome. Potter also talks with Gary Eichten and Howard Sinker, who are awaiting start of celebration event at Metrodome, about the series and answer listener questions.
October 29, 1991 - On this Midday program, MPR’s Bob Potter reports on the Twins parade celebrating the team’s 1991 World Series win. Program includes Gary Eichten and Howard Sinker at the Metrodome, who answer listener questions.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Derek Olson, a 6th grade schoolteacher, about channeling the energy of his students from watching the 1991 World Series into the actual class curriculum.
October 31, 1991 - Audio from 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins visit to the White House. Segment includes speeches by President Bush and Twins owner, Carl Pohlad.
October 31, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Jim Richardson, forecaster from National Weather Service, on a developing snowstorm hitting much of the state. Richardson forecasts the Twin Cities could see as much as 6-8 inches…maybe even a foot of snow. It was a slight under-forecast. Twin Cities ended up with 28.4 inches.
October 31, 1991 - MPR’s Catherine Winter describes the start of deteriorating road conditions as a large storm moves into the region. Winter interviews members of Department of Transportation about slippery roads and slow traffic.
October 31, 1991 - MPR’s Catherine Winter provides updated report on weather conditions and deteriorating road conditions as a large storm moves into the region.
October 31, 1991 - MPR’s Catherine Winter provides another updated report on weather and road conditions as winter storm moves into the region.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Karen Wallevand reports on the impact of storm in Rochester, which seems to be a dividing line for snowfall in region. Thus far, the weather has been rain turning to ice, which is creating road issues. Weather is expected to turn to snow as day progresses.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Brian Watson, a Twin Cities meteorologist as he reflects on the deadly 1940 Armistice Day Blizzard. Watson compares Halloween Blizzard of 1991 as another highly memorable weather event.