April 23, 1991 - An interview with Jon Hassler on his excursion into playwrighting. Hassler has written a play based off his novel, Simon’s Night.
April 24, 1991 - MPR’s Mike Maus interviews Brian Coyle, Minneapolis council vice president, about going public with his health battle after being diagnosed as HIV positive. Coyle, shares his reasons for disclosing the news and the response from people in the community.
April 26, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Greek nature poet Olga Broumas, who discusses her viewpoint on poetry and teaching. Feature also includes readings of poems “The Massacre” and “The Bird,” from her book “"Perpetua."
April 27, 1991 - Weekend’s Paula Schroeder interviews author and artist Tomie dePaola about the importance of art education and experiences for children.
April 29, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews James Campbell, an official at the National Weather Service, about tornadoes in Minnesota. Campbell discusses historical patterns in the region and safety measures that one should take during a tornado.
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May 2, 1991 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews various parents about a sport they wish were offered by the high schools…ringette.
May 4, 1991 - Weekend’s Paula Schroeder talks with writer Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris about their book, Crown of Columbus. The two detail developing the characters and story for novel.
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May 8, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts presents excerpts from a keynote speech by playwright August Wilson, entitled "Odyssey of an African in America," for the Minnesota Alumni Association annual meeting.