September 2, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder walks DNR wetlands exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. Schroeder speaks with a DNR official about the history and importance of wetlands.
September 2, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder profiles the vocal quartet The Blenders. Segment includes group performing at the Minnesota State Fair and being interviewed by Schroeder.
September 2, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder talks with Lee Pao Xiong, executive director of Hmong American Partnership, about Hmong youth in Minnesota. Xiong describes gender and family dynamics within Hmong community and language struggles of young Hmong students in Minnesota education system.
September 2, 1992 - Susan Berkson, resident worrier commentator, visits the Snake Zoo at the Minnesota State Fair. It’s an educational experience.
September 2, 1992 - On this special Midday program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews U.S. Senators Paul Wellstone and Dave Durenberger. Wellstone and Durenberger also answer fairgoer and call-in questions.
September 3, 1992 - On this Midday segment, Kevin Kling performs his monologue Lightning. It’s a shocking tale.
September 3, 1992 - On this special Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a collection song, storytelling, and controversial art.
September 3, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend tours the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition with Margy Ligon, director of education at Walker Arts Center. Along with farm scenes and sunsets are multi-culturalism and social commentary work, including African American and Native American themes.
September 4, 1992 - Garrison Keillor hosts a special broadcast at the MPR State Fair booth. Keillor presents quite a collection of anonymous Minnesota poets.
September 4, 1992 - Susan Berkson, resident worrier commentator, continues to finds things at the Minnesota State Fair to be fretful over. This time, it is the Haunted House.