August 25, 1988 - MPR’s Bill Catlin talks with some of the workers at the Minnesota State Fair. It’s hard work, including overcoming negative “carnie” stigmas.
September 12, 1988 - MPR’s Euan Kerr gives a walking audio tour of structural remains of the Washburn "A" Mill, which the city of Minneapolis is looking to purchase.
September 22, 1988 - Mr. Rong, chairman of the China International Trust and Investment Corporation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rong’s address was on the topic "China's Changing Economy: New Opportunities for American Business." China International Trust and Investment was established by Deng Xiaoping in 1979 to bring foreign capital and advanced technology from the West to China. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
September 23, 1988 - Midday presents a special Mainstreet Radio documentary, entitled “Gold: New Prospects on the Iron Range.” The documentary focuses on the search for gold in the Iron Range and the effect one Canadian gold mine has had on community life. Following the documentary, Bill Brice, director of mineral division at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, answers listener questions.
September 27, 1988 - Morning Edition’s Loren Omoto interviews Dave Jarzyna, marketing director for the Minnesota Twins, about the team’s milestone of achieving the American League single season attendance record.
October 17, 1988 - Midday presents a special Mainstreet Radio documentary, entitled “Migrant Farm Workers.” The documentary profiles migrant farm workers in St. James who came to Minnesota, and wound up staying here. Following the documentary, Jose Trejo, executive director of the Spanish Speaking Affairs Council, answers listener questions about issues facing Hispanics in Minnesota.
November 2, 1988 - Sir Charles Hyde Villiers, chair of the British Steel Corporation, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Villiers address was titled "A View from Europe: the new Culture of Capitalism." After speech, Villiers answers listener questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
December 1, 1988 - Edson Spencer, chairman of Honeywell and of the Governor's Commission on Financial Management at the University of Minnesota, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Spencer’s address was titled "The University of Minnesota: Who Manages? Who Governs?" After speech, Spencer answers audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
December 5, 1988 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on the issues of Denver's Stapleton Airport, and the planning process of creating a new Denver airport.
December 6, 1988 - MPR’s Bill Catlin continues look at airport debate…this time moving from Denver's battle to an upcoming one in Minneapolis.