A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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August 20, 1991 - Professors Theofanis Stavrou and Norma Noonan talk about events in the Soviet Union.
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August 21, 1991 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, an essay by nature writer and poet Laurie Allmann on the end of summer.
August 22, 1991 - Rita Klimova, the Czechoslovakian ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Klimova’s address was titled "From Revolution to a Free Economy: What's Next for Czechoslovakia?" She also offered her observations on the failed coup in the Soviet Union. After speech, Klimova 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.
August 22, 1991 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports on the varied State Fair preparations of Minnesotans outside the metro. Wilcoxen interviews 4Hers and a potter about the experience of being in cities for the event.
August 23, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Catlin profiles Minneapolis rockabilly band Jack Knife and the Sharps. Catlin interviews band members about their style and group aspirations. Segment also includes a music writer discussing the music sub-genre.
August 23, 1991 - Susan Berkson provides commentary for those in fear of a day at the Minnesota State Fair when it’s pouring rain outside.
August 23, 1991 - Local college professor Robert L. Spaeth provides commentary on the meaning of ‘E pluribus unum’ and his concerns on multi-culturalism.