This collection encompasses 50-plus years of interviews, readings, speeches, and reports on the vibrant literary scene in Minnesota. Not only home to giants F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis, our state has an array of incredible contemporary poets, novelists and playwrights. Their words make up majority of this collection.
Repeatedly being named the “Most Literate City in the United States,” the Twin Cities has played host to numerous visiting national writers via book tours, festivals, and lectures. Many recordings of these are also included.
This project was funded by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.
August 28, 1992 - Susan Berkson, resident worrier commentator, shares concerns about installation of a bungee jump ride set up directly ACROSS the street of the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 28, 1992 - On this segment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota writer Laurie Allmann reads an essay on the North Shore islands.
August 29, 1992 -
September 2, 1992 - Susan Berkson, resident worrier commentator, visits the Snake Zoo at the Minnesota State Fair. It’s an educational experience.
September 3, 1992 -
September 3, 1992 -
September 3, 1992 - On this special Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a collection song, storytelling and controversial art.
September 4, 1992 - Garrison Keillor hosts a special broadcast at the MPR State Fair booth. Keillor presents quite a collection of Minnesota poets.
September 4, 1992 -
September 4, 1992 -