August 30, 1991 - MPR’s John Biewen interviews Minnesota Fair attendees to gauge their excitement on the new Minnesota Public Radio booth at the fairgrounds. It makes for a humbling experience.
August 30, 1991 - On this Midday broadcast from the Minnesota State Fair, a conversation with Minnesota authors Leif Enger, Lin Enger, and Will Weaver. The Enger brothers discuss the Gun Pedersen Mystery book series. Will Weaver chats about his various fiction and how his rural experience provides context for his work.
September 2, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on the varied acts that make up Minnesota State Fair talent show, which includes singers, dancers, and comedians. While many performances are memorable, it’s not always for the reason one would expect.
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September 2, 1991 - From MPR Minnesota State Fair booth, Midday's Labor Day guests are Christine Mituzak, Community Service and Education Director at the Minnesota AFL-CIO and Tom O'Connell, Labor Studies Coordinator at Metropolitan State University. They discuss labor movement and labor unions today. This is followed by interviews with Minnesota politician Gerry Sikorski and author Alexs D. Pate.
September 5, 1991 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews a curator from the Walker Art Center about a Cindy Sherman gallery exhibition and group discussion. The exhibition showcases Sherman’s work, which featured her using costumes, wigs, and makeup to portray various characters, challenging conventional notions of portraiture and media stereotypes.
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September 9, 1991 - A Voices from the Heartland interview with Duluth writer Barton Sutter. Segment includes a reading from the book, My Father's War and Other Stories.
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September 14, 1991 -