A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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September 24, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio presents broadcast from the Meadowland Farmer's Co Op in Lamberton, Minnesota. The program focuses on how local area is dealing with the effects of flooding from the previous spring and summer, and the impact it is having on farms and the economy.
September 29, 1993 - Concluding an MPR month-long examination of sexual violence against women, a special live broadcast from MPR's Studio M. Participants include Jim Ramstad, U.S. congressman representing the 3rd District ; Jane Ranum, State senator and Hennepin County prosecutor; Stephanie Goode, agent of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; and Emilie Buchwald, editor of the Milkweed Editions book "Transforming a Rape Culture."
September 30, 1993 - Jonelle Dyrstad, Minnesota's first female lieutenant governor, comments on the current atmosphere for women in politics.
October 1, 1993 - On this First Friday segment, MPR’s Bill Wareham profiles the St. Paul Tex-Mex band Los Mundiales. Wareham interviews members of the band about the music genre and band’s traditional use of a real accordian.
October 1, 1993 - Aircheck minus Guthrie piece. A look at arts and popular culture with Kathy Wurzer sub as host. 1. Conversation with Maurice Sendak, author of We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy2. Gerald Arpino of Joffrey Ballet on Prince ballet Billboards3. Arts roundtable4. Discussion with author Pam Keesey on Daughters of Darkness: Lesbian Vampire Tales5. Roseanne Arnold advice column6. Los Mundiales
October 1, 1993 - A look at arts and popular culture with Kathy Wurzer sub as host.1. Conversation with Maurice Sendak, author of We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy2. Guthrie costume shop3. Gerald Arpino of Joffrey Ballet on Prince ballet Billboards4. Arts roundtable5. Discussion with author Pam Keesey on Daughters of Darkness: Lesbian Vampire Tales6. Roseanne Arnold advice column7. Los Mundiales
October 4, 1993 - Philosopher and Princeton University Religion Professor Cornell West Cornel West, author of "Race Matters," delivers a lecture at Hamline University in St. Paul.
October 4, 1993 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, comments on reduction of crime in the city and push for gun control in Minneapolis.
October 5, 1993 - General John M. Loh, commander of the Air Combat Command of the United States Air Force, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Loh’s address was titled "A Government Office More Efficient Than Your Business... No Kidding." Following speech, Loh answered audience questions. 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.
October 5, 1993 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger comments on the status of conflict in Somalia and U.S. troops on the ground in a peace-keeping effort.