May 9, 1992 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Marcy Hart, board member of Saint Paul American Indians in Unity, about the Minnesota celebration “American Indian Month.” Hart discusses the purpose behind May’s month-long recognition of Native Americans in the state.
May 12, 1992 - MPR’s Kim Hodgson interviews St. Paul mystery writer Kate Green about how writing and genres. Hodgson also talks about her 1992 book, Shooting Star.
May 13, 1992 - American attorney, author, and explorer Alan Nichols details experiences chronicled in his book, Journey: A Bicycle Odyssey Through Central Asia.
May 13, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews St. Paul Mayor Jim Scheibel about urban federal program development. Scheibel states that an urban policy to assist business and housing is necessary.
May 14, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews director Julia Carey and actor Don T. Maseng about Little Theater production of Ron Hutchinson’s Rat in the Skull. The play explores the sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland through a tense interrogation between a Protestant RUC officer and a Catholic IRA bomber.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles the Playwrights' Center, as it celebrates 20 years fostering plays in Minneapolis. Segment includes numerous playwrights and artists reflecting on the importance of the organization to the arts community.
May 15, 1992 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, MPR’s Marlana Benzie-Lourey talks with central Minnesota poet Jerry Hansen about his time serving during the Vietnam War and his poetry about that experience. Hansen also reads numerous poems.
May 15, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews American travel writer Terry Pindell about aspects of Canada. Pindell also discusses his book, Last Train to Toronto: A Canadian Rail Odyssey.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director at Penumbra Theatre, about productions of The Mighty Gents and Dutchman. Bellamy compares the subject matter of plays to the angry unrest after Rodney King trial acquittals. Bellamy also shares his personal thoughts.
May 18, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker shares thoughts on Minnesota Twins in first month of 1992 MLB season.