A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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March 9, 1989 - Social worker Barbara Amram from Family Focus Center and Louise Brown from Family and Children's Service, answer listener questions about programs for emotionally disturbed children, and pending state legislation--the Children's Mental Health Initiative.
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March 11, 1989 - Misti Snow, editor of the Star Tribune "Mindworks" series, discusses what today's kids are thinking. Snow also answers listener questions. “Mindworks” is a Star Tribune program in students were asked for their insights on a different topic every month of the school year.
March 15, 1989 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews former Pillsbury employees, who express their criticism of company during the Grand Met takeover.
March 16, 1989 - MPR’s Karen Boros interviews vexillologist Father William Becker about the history and many versions of the Minnesota State flag since its first appearance in an exhibition at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Becker is asking the Minnesota legislature to consider changing the flag design again…and is providing an option.
March 17, 1989 - Charles Curran, theologian and ordained Roman Catholic priest, speaking in the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota. Curran’s address was on the tensions that exist between theology and academic freedom. Curran came under fire from Vatican officials for his views on abortion, homosexuality and other matters of sexuality.
March 17, 1989 - Pelagie “Mike” Snesrud, director of Public Health Nursing at the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior near Cloquet, speaking at “The Health of Indian Health Care” symposium at College of St. Scholastica. Snesrud discusses the role of the federal Indian Health Service, or IHS, and tribal government in meeting Indian health needs.
March 17, 1989 - Dr. Kathleen Annette, acting Chief Medical Officer for the Bemidji, Minnesota regional office of the Indian Health Service, speaking at “The Health of Indian Health Care” symposium at College of St. Scholastica. Annette discusses the many health and social challenges of Indian community. Dr. Annette is a family practice physician and graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School. She previously held the post of Clinical Director at the Leech Lake Medical Facility and is on the board of the National Association of Native American Physicians.
March 17, 1989 - Eleanor Robertson, RN and acting director of the Bemidji region of the Indian Health Service, speaking at “The Health of Indian Health Care” symposium at College of St. Scholastica. Robertson discusses problems facing her agency, especially as it works on its first budget under the Bush administration.
March 17, 1989 - Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe paid a visit to the Four Winds chemical dependency treatment center in Brainerd. Four Winds is a program run entirely by Indians which emphasizes Native spirituality. Report contains various interviews of patients and members of center.