August 31, 1994 - For the Great Minnesota Green Up Day at the State Fair, MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts a panel discussion on environmental protection and preventing waste. Panelists include Kevin O'Donnell, team leader in the waste prevention unit of the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance; Jane Bruss, president and owner of Source Reduction Services and founder of the Women Consumer Advocate Network (WomenCAN); and Geoffrey Saign, a freelance writer.
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September 2, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe takes a wireless into crowd outside MPR booth to get an idea of why they are at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 2, 1994 - Live from the Minnesota Public Radio State Fair booth, MPR’s Beth Friend hosts a special September edition of First Friday. Highlighted are the cast from the Penumbra play “Spunk,” vocalist Ruth Mackenzie demonstrates Swedish cow calls, the band Cave Music offers punk with a smile, Dancing Elvis Dads perform, and a visit State Fair art exhibit.
September 2, 1994 - On this edition of Voices from the Heartland, Susan Berkson's reads her essay on the differences of the Minnesota State Fair once the sun goes down. The lights turn on, the kids go home…and the teenagers roam.
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September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews potter Bob Briscoe and home economist Diane Undis about the nuances and varities of the proper hot dish.
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September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles crop artist Lillian Colton. Segment includes a guided tour of Colton’s artwork at her home and Colton introducing crop art to young fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair.