January 18, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Minnesota writers Patricia Hampl and Carol Bly about the importance of reading during times of war. Interview takes place during The Gulf War.
January 25, 1991 - An All Things Considered interview with Larry Stark about ice fishing in Minnesota and the process of co-writing Hook, Line, and Shelter: Ice Fishing Tales And Photos, Too.
January 26, 1991 - A Voices from the Heartland essay by writer and poet Laurie Allmann on the balance of nature and palindromes.
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January 29, 1991 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the need for a national energy policy. Durenberger also comments on environmental concerns over Bush administration energy producing positions.
January 30, 1991 - Elie Wiesel, a survivor of World War II concentration camps and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at Winona State University about the importance of remembering the past.
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February 5, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on the Minnesota Twins signing of veteran Major League Baseball pitcher Jack Morris. It is a “coming home” of sorts, as he attended Highland Park High School in St. Paul, Minnesota.
February 7, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham profiles new Minnesota Twin, and St. Paul native, Jack Morris. Includes comments from Morris on his transition from Detroit Tigers to Minnesota Twins.
February 8, 1991 - Writer and playwright Kevin Kling talks about slowly explaining how Minnesotans ice fish to people who don't understand.