A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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July 9, 1993 - Richard Kagan, director of East Asian Studies at Hamline University, discusses political issues of the region. Kagan talks on the changes the Clinton Administration has made in Asian international policy from the previous Bush administration. Kagan also answers listener questions.
July 10, 1993 - Dr. Susan Erbaugh, Director of the Mental Health Clinic at Minneapolis Children's Medical Center, answers listener questions about children and families.
July 12, 1993 - Minnesota Transportation Commissioner James Denn answers listener questions about the 35W controversy, highway construction, light rail, proposed gas tax increases.
July 13, 1993 - University of Minnesota President Nils Hasselmo is studio guest for a call-in program about major issues facing the University, including the on-going debate over the University Medical School, the University's plan for a controversial new heating plant on the Mississippi, and the decision to expand the Crookston campus into a four year institution.
July 14, 1993 - MPR’s Dan Olson talks with former Minnesota Twin and Major League pitcher Jim Kaat, who shares his thoughts on Kirby Puckett’s play and how the Twins team still could come around in the second half of season to compete for pennant, despite being eight games back at MLB All-Star break.
July 17, 1993 - On this Saturday Midday, Catherine Watson, travel writer for the Star Tribune, discusses travel and vacations. Topics include safety, bed & breakfasts, and budget travel. Watson also answer listener questions.
July 19, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks baseball with Mike Veeck, owner of the new Northern League baseball team, St. Paul Saints. The two discuss the Northern League, promoting, and players.
July 21, 1993 - Author William Least Heat Moon speaks at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is a best selling author, his books include "Blue Highways: A Journey Into America" and "PrairyErth (A Deep Map)".
July 24, 1993 - Gary Branson, author and editor of Workbench Magazine, discusses his book publications, dealing with flooding issues, and various home repair/maintenance topics. Branson also answers listener questions.
July 26, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter reports on the challenging year of rice harvesting, due to a season of flooding. The impact on the wild rice crops greatly affect some in the northern Minnesota communities, such as those of the Leech Lake Band of Chippewa, that use harvesting as a source of income and food.