August 19, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Ann DeGroot, executive director of Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council; and Robert Johnson, a social activist. DeGroot and Johnson discuss the push to create better community relations between gay and lesbian community and Minneapolis Police Department.
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August 21, 1991 - A Voices from the Heartland essay by writer and poet Laurie Allmann on the end of summer.
August 22, 1991 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports on the varied State Fair preparations of Minnesotans outside the metro. Wilcoxen interviews 4Hers and a potter about the experience of being in cities for the event.
August 23, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Catlin profiles Minneapolis rockabilly band Jack Knife and the Sharps. Catlin interviews band members about their style and group aspirations. Segment also includes a music writer discussing the music sub-genre.
August 23, 1991 - Susan Berkson provides commentary for those in fear of a day at the Minnesota State Fair when it’s pouring rain outside.
August 23, 1991 - On this special ‘Live at the State Fair’ of The Morning Program, hosts Jim Ed Poole and Dale Connelly discuss suggestions for a Minnesota State Fair song with local singer-songwriter Ann Reed and callers. Food and animals are the most popular pitches amongst listeners.
August 24, 1991 - A group interview with three young people who share their thoughts and experiences of the Minnesota State Fair.
August 24, 1991 - On this special State Fair Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Karal Ann Marling and Jeff Johnson about Minnesota State Fair history and attractions. The two also answer fair audience and listener questions.
August 26, 1991 - MPR’s John Biewen looks beyond the barns, Heritage Square motif, and greasy food to find the cultural diversity of Minnesota State Fair. Segment includes numerous interviews.