A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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November 3, 1993 - Midday presents the first joint appearance of both mayors-elect of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Sharon Sayles Belton and Norm Coleman talk with MPR’s Gary Eichten and answer listener questions.
November 5, 1993 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Kathy Wurzer presents a story collection that includes: Alison Owings on German women during Third Reich; Helen Rubinstein on family and the Holocaust; Minnesota Orchestra celebrates its 90th birthday; Vickie Abrahamson on trends; MPR’s Euan Kerr report on international Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA); and Robert Alden Rubin on poetry to read out loud.
November 6, 1993 - On this Saturday Midday, Dr. David Jachim, director of Human Development Institute, discusses working with child underachievers. Jachim is a consulting psychologist and defines the characteristic of underachieving. He also answers listener questions.
November 11, 1993 - William H. Hull, author of “All Hell Broke Loose: Experiences of Young People During the Armistice Day 1940 Blizzard,” talks about the stories he complied of the surprise storm that struck Minnesota on November 11, 1940. He also imparts the necessity to be aware of the speed of weather changes.
November 22, 1993 - Joseph Peschek, associate of political science at Hamline University and scholar on the American presidency, discusses John F. Kennedy's presidency on the 30th anniversary of JFK’s death.
November 23, 1993 - Minnesota's Attorney General Hubert "Skip" Humphrey III answers listeners' questions about a federal crime bill making its way through Congress as well as various state proposals to combat crime.
November 25, 1993 - Larry Buboltz, mayor of Detroit Lakes, is interviewed about life after turkey plant in the city closed. Buboltz details the employment and local economic progress after the large employer shuttered.
November 26, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone reflects on the political efforts and accomplishments of 1993. Topics include voter registration, campaign reform, earned income credit, crime bill, amongst others. Wellstone also comments on his concern on the economy and conflict in Yugoslavia.
November 27, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of Billy Taylor, jazz composer and educator, speaking to the Guy Stanton Ford Lecture at the University of Minnesota. Taylor talks of his roots in jazz and plays some examples of his influences. Speech is part of a celebration of Leigh Kamman’s 50 years in jazz radio, including 20 on MPR as host of The Jazz Image.
December 1, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of Karal Ann Marling, professor of art history and American studies at the University of Minnesota, speaking at the City Club of Cleveland. Marling discusses the value of popular culture.