Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
Click on link to these well-known figures to see audio segments directly related to them: Michele Bachmann Arne Carlson Keith Ellison Hubert Humphrey Amy Klobuchar Eugene McCarthy Walter Mondale Tim Pawlenty R.T. Rybak Jesse Ventura Paul Wellstone
January 16, 1992 - Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser shares details on his talks with President George Bush on commission to focus on families in U.S. cities, and how to help foster healthy environment and support for them.
January 29, 1992 - Minnesota U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the national health insurance debate.
January 31, 1992 - Al Quie, former Minnesota governor, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about dropping approval ratings for Governor Arne Carlson, as his administration addresses a struggling economy and taxes.
February 10, 1992 - Former Vice President Walter Mondale breakdowns Harkin expectations in Iowa caucus and the presidential primary process in general.
February 11, 1992 - Former Governor Elmer L. Anderson comments State of the State speeches, both their importance and limitations. Anderson recalls some of his favorites over the years.
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March 9, 1992 - Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser comments on news that Tom Harkin has quit presidential race. Fraser expresses his view that the 1992 Democratic candidates all sound alike and that voters are less engaged.