October 9, 1992 - A Midmorning conversation with Joe Minjares, playwright and actor in King of the Kosher Grocers, a story of friendship among three men of different backgrounds set within a North Minneapolis grocer.
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October 10, 1992 - MPR’s John Merli presents a profile of American novelist and short story writer N. Scott Momaday. The report highlights his writing and Native American background.
October 10, 1992 - MPR’ Chris Roberts interviews sisters Lisa Mayo, Gloria Miguel and Muriel Miguel about "Power Pipes" by Spiderwoman Theater at Walker Art Center. The three also discuss Native American experience growing up in Brooklyn, NY.
October 12, 1992 - MPR’s Leif Enger visits Nett Lake, where the Bois Forte Medical and Dental Clinic continues to grow and offer treatment to local residents. Enger interviews both staff and patients.
October 12, 1992 - Historian and author Kathy Pelta discusses her book, Discovering Christopher Columbus: How History Is Invented, which takes a look at the bias that created a false history studied in U.S. classrooms for many decades.
October 12, 1992 - A Worldview interview with Jack Weatherford, anthropology professor at Macalester College and author of the book, Native Roots: How the Indians Enriched America. As part of revisionism of American history, especially the story of Columbus, Weatherford discusses the importance and influence of Native people on America as two continents.
October 12, 1992 - MPR’s Leonard Lee reports on Governor Arne Carlson’s opposition to new taxes as a way to deal with state deficit.
October 13, 1992 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer presents an interview with futurist author John Naisbett about his book, Megatrends for Women.
October 14, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Shirley and Adrienne, a mother and daughter who share their relationship after Adrienne came out as a lesbian. The two describe the experience of parent and child coming to terms and strengthing the love for each other.