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
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February 10, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Don Fraser, Minneapolis mayor and president of National League of Cities, on the day of his last "State of the City" address. He discusses a whole range of concerns facing the city, reflects on his 13 years as mayor, and shares his hopes and plans for the future.
February 11, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone visits the MPR studios to answer listener questions about current issues before the Congress. After returning from a congressional fact-finding trip to look at businesses located just over the border in Mexico, Wellstone discusses the pending North American Free Trade Agreement, among other things.
February 15, 1993 - Former St. Paul mayor George Latimer visits the MPR studios to discuss his new role as a consultant to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros. Latimer also answers listener questions.
February 18, 1993 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews former Minnesota U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy, who shares his thoughts on President Clinton’s State of the Union Address.
February 18, 1993 - U.S. Senator David Durenberger participates in a call-in program from Washington, D.C. Durenberger responds to President Clinton's State of the Union address and answer questions from MPR listeners on the whole range of issues currently before Congress.
March 9, 1993 - On this Midday program, DFL Senator Allan Spear, who is the author of a gay and lesbian human rights bill; and Independent-Republican Senator Tom Neuville, who opposes it, talk and take questions about topic.
March 11, 1993 - Former Vice President Walter Mondale shares his thoughts on the early days of U.S. President Bill Clinton’s administration.
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March 15, 1993 - Minnesota State Senator Duane Benson comments on debate at State Capitol over Minnesota health coverage reforms.