August 27, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews Hmong filmmaker Vang Xiong, who examines the loss of Hmong culture and family tradition as individuals try to adjust to living in the United States.
August 27, 1992 - MPR documentary on Aldo Leopold, famed ecologist, and author of A Sand County Almanac, one of the most influential environmental books in the 20th century. Profile includes readings of Leopold’s writings by Gene Harrington. Also presents interviews with contemporaries Paul Gruchow and Gaylord Nelson; Curt Meine, Leopold biographer; Charles Bradley of the Leopold Reserve; and Brent Haglund, president of Sand County Foundation. This Minnesota Public Radio documentary was originally produced for Earth Day 1990.
August 27, 1992 - Betty Fussell, author of The Story of Corn, explains the history, mythology, and cultivation of the crop. It is a plant that formed the basis for much of the civilization in the Western Hemisphere.
August 28, 1992 - MPR’s Karen Boothe records commentary of various vegetable growers attending the Minnesota State Fair.
August 28, 1992 - Susan Berkson, resident worrier commentator, shares concerns about installation of a bungee jump ride set up directly ACROSS the street of the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 28, 1992 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota nature writer Laurie Allmann reads an essay on the North Shore islands.
August 29, 1992 - On this Minnesota State Fair Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Sharon Anderson about dog training. Anderson also answers audience and listener questions.
August 31, 1992 - MPR’s John Biewen reflects on the repetitive nature of Minnesota State Fair reporting, including the annual stories on food, parking, and where to find the free stuff. Fortunately there is a new ride on the Midway this year.
September 1, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker shares his view that the 1992 Minnesota Twins season will end with close of regular MLB season.
September 2, 1992 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports on the many characters that make up the Minnesota State Fair Talent Show.