A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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December 29, 1993 - Outgoing mayors Don Fraser (of Minneapolis) and Jim Scheibel (of St. Paul) visit Midday program to answer listener questions about politics and the future of the Twin Cities.
December 30, 1993 - MPR’s Karen Boothe gives a brief summary report on a hearing challenging the city of Minneapolis in offering health benefits to same-sex partners of city employees.
December 31, 1993 - On this final program of Worldview, Host Mike Maus provides a farewell commentary on the two-and-half years of presenting this hour long daily program on international affairs.
December 31, 1993 - On this Mainstreet Radio segment, MPR’s Leif Enger interviews Joel Hanson, member of the Minneapolis Christian rock group PFR (formally known as Pray For Rain).
December 31, 1993 - Peter Rodosovich, Minnesota state representative from District 25B and chair of the House Higher Education Finance Division, comments on investigation into University of Minnesota’s Anti-Lympocyte Globulin Program.
January 3, 1994 - MPR’s Tom Fudge provides a summary report on the inauguration of Sharon Sayles Belton as mayor of Minneapolis. Sayles Belton becomes the first African American and first woman to hold that position.
January 3, 1994 - On this Midday program, coverage from the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral inaugurations. Program includes interviews, music clips, and speeches.
January 4, 1994 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Jack Tunheim, an attorney in the Office of the State Attorney General of Minnesota, about Minnesota Supreme Court’s differing view with state legislature over use of DNA evidence in court proceedings.
January 4, 1994 - MPR’s Tom Fudge tales a look at inauguration of Sharon Sayles Belton, the new Minneapolis mayor; and Jackie Cherryhomes, the new Minneapolis city council president.
January 5, 1994 - Mark Seeley, meteorologist at the University of Minnesota, discusses various terms and conditions of winter. Seeley also answers listener questions.