August 31, 1993 - New York teacher Julie Landsman explains experience behind writing Basic Needs: A Year With Street Kids in a City School, which details teaching street kids in a city school.
September 1, 1993 - A Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, with political commentators Bob Meek and Tom Horner talking about the upcoming mayoral primaries, the new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, and pending debate on health care, and NAFTA.
September 2, 1993 - Irv Anderson, new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, discusses the future course of the DFL-controlled Minnesota legislature. Anderson also answers listener questions.
September 3, 1993 - On this special Minnesota State Fair edition of First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a “New Minnesotans” theme, with live performances by international musicians living and working in the Twin Cities, including an Andean folk band, Finnish singer-songwriter, and Greek vocalist.
September 3, 1993 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews members of Minnesota’s 4-H organization about the various 4-H activities at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 3, 1993 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, Susan Berkson reads an essay on her life experiences of the Minnesota State Fair.
September 3, 1993 - Worldview’s Mile Maus completes a phone interview with Syed Hashim Ali Akhter, author of Pluralism and Peace Between Religions.
September 4, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts and Jay Weiner chat about the history of sports at the MInnesota State Fair. Dan Patch’s 1906 harness horse racing world record, car racing, and ice follies are highlighted.
September 4, 1993 - J. H. reads Autumn, a poem by Minnesota writer Paul Gruchow.
September 4, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Minnesota author and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling about random facts on the Minnesota State Fair. Topics include the lack-luster quality of prizes in the Midway, the Ferris wheel, and butter sculpture.