August 2, 1994 - Nils Hasselmo, president of the University of Minnesota, discusses the differences between Swedes and Norwegians. Hasselmo states that a once tense relationship is now a much more fun rivalry.
August 4, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe interviews American musical comedian “Weird Al” Yankovic. They discuss his various parody songs, Frankie Yankovic NOT being his father, and Weird Al’s composition “The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota.”
August 5, 1994 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents story and interview collection that includes: discussion with rape activists; interviews with authors Jeff Torrington and Nina Vida about their books, a look back at the history of American movie theatres, and the magic of Monarch butterflies, amongst other segments.
August 5, 1994 - On this segment of MPR’s Voices From the Heartland, Writer John Shepard recounts his birthday kayak journey on the waters of Lake Superior and through the Apostle Islands.
August 5, 1994 - Emily Galusha, member of Northern Clay Center on Art Fairs, talks about the various Twin Cities art fairs. Galusha comments on the growing public interest and quality of artists as the years have progressed.
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August 13, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Nina Archabal, director of the Minnesota Historical Society; and Bill Morrissey, director of the Minnesota Park System, discuss state parks. Topics include history of parks, costs, and preservation. Archabal and Morrissey also answer listener questions.
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August 13, 1994 - Die Ordnung der Engel (The Hierarchy of Angels) by Anselm Kiefer, Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic by Jana Sterbak