February 26, 1991 -
February 28, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone to get his reaction to the end of Persian Gulf War campaign. Wellstone states his relief that the U.S. military overwhelmingly and quickly succeeded, but saddened that the war resulted in human deaths and holds to belief that sanctions would have been better option.
March 4, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on a new bill being sponsored at state legislature that would give legal recognition to traditional Hmong marriages. Fudge interviews the politician behind bill and Hmong community leaders about their views and concerns of bill in how it relates to Hmong culture.
March 6, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Minnesota author Michael Fedo about One Shining Season, a book that looks at baseball players who had only one great season throughout their careers.
March 6, 1991 -
March 7, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik visits Mayslacks Polka Lounge in North Minneapolis, where one can find a drink, Polish food…and local poetry readings.
March 8, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Nellie Stone Johnson, an African American civil rights activist and union organizer. A native Minnesotan, Johnson shares her memories and commentary on labor efforts, politics, and race.
March 15, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles St. Paul poet and essayist David Mura. Mura is interviewed about his experience getting a writing grant and moving to Japan for a year.
March 16, 1991 - On this Midday, a conversation with Larry Millett, staff writer on architecture and urban development for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Millet answers listener questions about architecture and buildings around the region.
March 16, 1991 - A Voices from the Heartland essay by writer and poet Laurie Allmann on ancient and modern rites. The piece is entitled Equinox.