October 25, 1994 -
October 27, 1994 - Robert Bly reads poem about men and women.
October 28, 1994 - On this segment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota writer Susan Carol Hauser reads an essay on Halloween and the “ghosts” that appear.
October 28, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Duluth author Beatrice Ojakangas about her book "Beatrice Ojakangas' Great Holiday Baking Book." Ojakangas describes how her Finnish background plays into her baking and provides numerous recipe tips.
October 28, 1994 -
October 31, 1994 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik visits the newly re-opened Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. After decades of use by the railroad, the bridge has been renovated into a bicycle and pedestrian pathway. The hope is to create a safe walking/biking corridor option for those crossing Mississippi River. For the new arrivals on the historical stone architectural landmark, the views are worth the trip alone.
November 1, 1994 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews local journalist Barbara Flanagan about Lake Street...then and now. The area in South Minneapolis has a storied and busy past…with street cars, retail, and culture.
November 3, 1994 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Minnesota wildlife artist Les Kouba about that genre of art. Kouba and others routinely compete for the chance to have their creations utilized on a stamp or sold as prints. Kouba gives advice to would-be artists on how to succeed in the “field.”
November 4, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe chats with pianist Robert Henry as he prepares for an upcoming concert performance. Henry discusses and performs examples on his viewpoint of varying the sound within music. Henry also comments on his musical path and late start as a pianist.
November 7, 1994 - Midday guest Deborah Tannen, author of the books "Talking from 9 to 5" and "You Just Don't Understand," talks of her research on the differences and similarities in the way men and women communicate. Tannen also answers listener questions.