A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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April 29, 1993 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports that the Minnesota House is taking up health care reform bill. Drafted legislation is designed to reduce health care spending in the state by creating large Integrated Service Networks (ISN).
May 1, 1993 - Deb Brown, University of Minnesota extension horticulturist, answers questions about lawns, shrubs, and flower & vegetable gardens.
May 3, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter profiles the Coleraine mine pits, which some locals consider to be a rare sight of beauty. The inactive iron ore mine pits with man-made bluffs has begun to be retaken by nature and fill with water. Some now see commercial, residential, and recreational opportunities.
May 3, 1993 - A Midday broadcast of Rigoberta Menchu, 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner, speaking at the Carlson Lecture Series at held Northrop Auditorium. Menchu's address was on the topic "Peace and Human Rights: The International Year of Indigenous People."
May 3, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Ron Libertus, advocate and expert in American Indian art & culture, shares his insights on how Mille Lacs spearfishing during spawning season is an important part of native tradition. Libertus details the ties to cyclical nature, tribute, and spirituality.
May 4, 1993 - Arlene DeCandia, founder and CEO of the Riverwood Companies, discusses starting a business. Topics include reasons and challenges of running your own business. DeCandia also answers listener questions.
May 4, 1993 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker comments on the very bad month at start of the Minnesota Twins 1993 MLB season.
May 5, 1993 - John Marty, state senator representing the 54th District, shares his view that the campaign finance reform bill is too weak. Independent expenditures are discussed.
May 6, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Jim Dutcher, former University of Minnesota basketball coach, about National Basketball Association star Kevin McHale. The star NBA player is retiring after 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics.
May 7, 1993 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection that includes: Tuning into International Radio Network; author Jane Smiley on considering the “mother’s point of view;” Randy Davidson on death of the American orchestras; heyday of Minnesota’s ballrooms; and tips shopping for music at ethnic grocers.