A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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March 2, 1992 - An interview with an official from The Minneapolis Institute of Arts on efforts to make MIA the most "visitor effective" museum in the country.
March 6, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with Dr. Betty Jerome about teen moms. Dr. Jerome is director of the Teenage Medical Center at Minneapolis Children's Hospital.
March 9, 1992 - Midday program presents two documentaries: "America's Heritage: Preserving Our History," about cultural centers and the new National Museum of the American Indian; and "Rebuilding our Nations," a documentary about Native American economic development projects.
March 9, 1992 - Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser comments on news that Tom Harkin has quit presidential race. Fraser expresses his view that the 1992 Democratic candidates all sound alike and that voters are less engaged.
March 9, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy presents a report on Healthright, a state health insurance plan being strategized at the State Capitol. The plan would assist the uninsured working poor.
March 10, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Paul Ogren, House representative for District 14A, about the health care bill running through the State Capitol. The bill would open up insurance options to the working poor through state dollars and caps on the health industry charges.
March 11, 1992 - Skip Humphrey answers listener questions about crime, consumer protection and other issues
March 16, 1992 - "A Visit to the Chief Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School" - Dan Olson's documentary on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation school in Northern Minnesota.Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America - a documentary series from field recordings which examines the diverse cultures of Native America. They examine the life of today's Indians; their wisdom and humor, art and music, economics, and education, religion and politics.13 half-hour programs produced by the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium and Radio Smithsonian, broadcast on 410 stations in North America. This documentary series about Native American history and culture looks at the life of today's Indians."Education: Becoming a Whole Person" or "We Are the Teachers: Learning to Fix Our World" - From curriculum design to preservation of language, Native Americans are taking control of their own educational systems. (1/22/1992) - Produced by Karen Michel
March 17, 1992 - Sports commentator Howard Sinker looks at the Detroit Tigers trading pitcher John Smiley to the Minnesota Twins.
March 18, 1992 - Shri Abid Hussain, India’s ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Hussain’s address was on the topic of India trade and investment. Following speech, Hussain answered audience questions. Orville Freeman, former Minnesota governor introduces Hussain. 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.