August 20, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews author Neal Karlen about his book “Babes in Toyland: The Making and Selling of a Rock and Roll Band." Karlen discusses his experiences following the band during the creation and reaction of Babes in Toyland’s first album.
August 24, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Yee Chang, Pioneer Press library researcher and Hmong Youth Cultural Awareness Project coordinator; and Pang Xiong, a project contributor, about a student written book titled "A Free People: Tracing Our Hmong Roots." Chang and Xiong describe the purpose of book is to better connect young Hmong students and their parents/grandparents through history of Hmong culture.
August 24, 1994 -
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe interviews Minnesota State fairgoers about Curt “The Big Boar,” the largest pig ever at the State Fair. Curt is 1,340-pound and raised by Pat and Patricia Malvin of Blomkest, MN.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on the changes and new items at the 1994 Minnesota State Fair…as well as the return of the familiar, like the Salem Lutheran Food Hall.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Greta Cunningham presents an audio montage of an array of creative arts and crafts State Fair submissions, described by their creators.
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August 29, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts local musicians Prudence Johnson, Gary Rue, American jazz violinist Randy Sabien at MPR’s Minnesota State Fair booth. Wurzer interviews group, who also perform for live audience.
August 29, 1994 - Minnesota author Susan Carol Hauser reads essay on her childhood memories of her family visiting the Minnesota State Fair back in the 1950’s.
September 1, 1994 - MPR's Paula Schroeder talks with Star Tribune staff writer Jeremy Iggers and Kettering Foundation President David Mathews about what the news media can do to increase citizen participation in public discussion and politics.