August 9, 1995 - Midday presents an NPR Special Report on the end of World War II in 1945, upon the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. Scott Simon hosts report that includes various historical readings, audio, and interviews.
August 14, 1995 - A drama-documentary by writer Norman Corwin about the anniversary of the end of World War II, called 50 Years Later: 14 August, featuring voices of Charles Kuralt and Pat Carroll. Following documentary, a special "Talk of Minnesota" program, with recorded recollections and listener memories of V-J Day, 50 years ago.
August 14, 1995 - Hour 2 of Midmorning, Voices of Minnesota featuring Al Quie, former governor and congressman and Freya Manfred, daughter of author Frederick Manfred on editing final book Black Earth.
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August 21, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe reports on the numerous activities going on in getting ready for the opening of the Minnesota State Fair.
August 21, 1995 - Hour 2 of Midmorning, featuring Voices of Minnesota; Matt Little, author Susan Taylor Chehak on her new novel Smithereens, and NPR's Patricia Neighmond on ehrlichiosis.
August 22, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe reports on the ‘creative’ work that takes place in displaying submissions for the Creative Activities Building. Rabe interviews those that make the presentations stand out.
August 22, 1995 - A call-in program about big-time university athletics featuring Mark Diehart, director of men's athletics at the University of Minnesota.
August 25, 1995 - Midday presents two pieces: A Soundprint piece titled Giptown, which looks at former sideshow performers who are now residents of Gibsonton, Florida; and a Voices of Minnesota segment profiling former Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith.
August 26, 1995 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews playwright and actor Mark Broyard about his play Inside the Creole Mafia. Broyard discusses the racial aspects of play.