August 26, 1991 - A proposed ballot question for an election in St. Paul reads: Shall sections of the human rights law be repealed to permit discrimination in education, employment, housing and use of public places due to sexual and affectional orientation?
August 26, 1991 - During the hour you'll hear a documentary about the 19th Amendment, entitled "A Woman's Place," followed by MPR’s Dan Olson conversation about women's rights on this Women's Suffrage Day with Gloria Griffin, of the Minnesota Women's Consortium; and Phyllis Kahn, a state representative. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson hosted the program from the State Fair.
August 27, 1991 - MPR’s Karen Boothe reports on the washing, hair brushing, blow-drying, body shaping, and walking skills that are integral for success in the show ring at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 1991 - Minnesota-based author, educator, and outdoor enthusiast Bill Hansen presents an essay that warns to “watch your pack.”
August 27, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports from the Fine Arts building at the State Fair. Friend interviews Karl Bethke, Studio Arts professor at University of Minnesota, and Marky Lingin, Director of Education at Walker Arts Center, who are judges of the many submissions competing for the desired fair ribbons and awards.
August 28, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge explores “humongous” things at the Minnesota State Fair…from a pig, a horse, the Space Needle, elephants, the Big Slide, Midway koala bear, a man, a pumpkin, to a hot dog.
August 28, 1991 - Did you know aviation enigineers created the mini-dount machine? MPR’s Bill Wareham presents a short history of three State Fair food classics: cheese curds, mini donuts, and pronto pups. Wareham talks with vendors behind the fairground treats.
August 28, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder talks with Star Tribune political reporter Betty Wilson about the ins & outs for politicians attending the Minnesota State Fair.
August 28, 1991 - Minnesota author Will Weaver gives his first radio commentary…one which is a short list of six things things he knows…for sure.
August 29, 1991 - Remember the Boschwitz root beer floats? MPR’s Karen Boros walks the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and interviews politicians Arne Carlson, Dave Durenberger, Rudy Boschwitz, and Paul Wellstone about their interactions with fairgoers.