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 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.
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.
September 8, 1994 - Midday presents a look back at deceased Minnesota writer Fredrick Manfred and his work. Program includes a 1980 interview with the author.
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September 13, 1994 - Celeste Brosenne, exhibit curator; and Steve Keillor, exhibit content expert, discuss the Minnesota Historical Society exhibit "On The Campaign Trail," which explores old and new political campaigns and how they have changed. Brosenne and Keillor also answer listener questions.
September 17, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Tom Perich, author of “Fishing Lake Superior” and “The North Shore," discusses the various things to do along Lake Superior. Perich also answers listener questions.
September 19, 1994 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on the idea of creating a water trail on Lake Superior. The plan would allow sea-kayakers the ability to paddle and view the lake from a different perspective. While the concept has support from many politicians and environmentalists, some are concerned that no study has been completed into the potential negative impact to the shore via the access points.
September 22, 1994 - Midday presents a Mainstreet Radio special broadcast about Lake Superior and activity around it. Program consists of multiple interview site locations (Duluth, Grand Marais, and Thunder Bay). Topics include health of lake and development along the North Shore.
September 26, 1994 - Midday presents author Amy Tan, author of the bestseller “The Joy Luck Club,” speaking at the Westminster Town Hall Forum on how "ethnic correctness", as she puts it, is taking its toll on literature.