August 13, 1992 - Excerpt of “White Chocolate” by performance artist and playwright Laurie Carlos.
August 13, 1992 -
August 14, 1992 - Minnesota author Jim Dwyer talks about amateur prospecting and his book "Lake Superior Gold: An Amateur's Guide to Prospecting in the Lake Superior Region." Dwyer details the various tools and strategies in prospecting along the North Shore and surrounding area.
August 19, 1992 - Joseph Komro, director of the Minnesota State Band, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about concert series and history of the band.
August 19, 1992 -
August 27, 1992 - MPR’s John Biewen talks with Gale Frost, Minnesota State Fair museum curator, about the public’s fascination with the State Fair. Frost collects fair artifacts as “markers” of past events.
August 27, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews Hmong filmmaker Vang Xiong, who examines the loss of Hmong culture and family tradition as individuals try to adjust to living in the United States.
August 28, 1992 - On this segment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota writer Laurie Allmann reads an essay on the North Shore islands.
August 29, 1992 - On this Minnesota State Fair Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Sharon Anderson about dog training. Anderson also answers audience and listener questions.
August 31, 1992 - MPR’s John Biewen reflects on the repetitive nature of Minnesota State Fair reporting, including the annual stories on food, parking, and where to find the free stuff. Fortunately there is a new ride on the Midway this year.