July 10, 1990 - MPR’s Chris Roberts looks at the collaboration between U.S. West Communications and EAGLE (Employee Association of Gay and Lesbians). The company has started gay and lesbian awareness and resource programs in an effort to create a more open workplace. Roberts interviews members from both organizations.
July 13, 1990 - Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the Soviet Union, speaking with leaders in business and agriculture at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis. Following speech, Gorbachev answered audience questions. (Gorbachev’s speech and answers were translated) Dwayne Andreas, CEO of Archer Daniels Midland Company, chaired the meeting and introduced President Gorbachev. The meeting at the Radisson Hotel was part of Gorbachev’s one-day visit to the Twin Cities on June 3rd.
September 6, 1990 - Alexander Dubcek, the chairman of the federal sssembly of Czechoslovakia First, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Dubcek address was titled “Trade with the Czech Slovak Federated Republic.” He talked of the economic future of his country. Dubcek spoke through a translator. Former Governor Elmer L Andersen introduced Alexander Dubcek.
October 19, 1990 - St. Paul writer David Morris speaking in Minneapolis on the savings and loan crisis.
October 29, 1990 - On this Mainstreet Radio program, MPR’s Leif Enger reports on the attempts for a truce on the border of the BWCA since the 1978 Boundary Waters Wilderness Act.
November 30, 1990 - Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve System, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Greenspan’s address was on the topic "Economic Implications of the Mideast Crisis". After speech, Greenspan answered audience questions. Gary Stern, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, introduced Greenspan. 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 13, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger takes a look at the potentially precarious situations that thin ice on Lake Milles Lacs Lake present…for both fisherman and the lodge businesses of the area.
December 30, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports from the northern border town of International Falls, as Boise Cascade, the city's largest employer, finishes up a huge expansion of their papermill. The development, which utilized non-union workers, caused bitter feelings in the town. In 1989, 500 union supporters rioted in International Falls after Boise Cascade brought in the thousands of non-union workers to do it. The town was divided as local businesses flourished with increase of people, but union workers and their families were left feeling betrayed.
January 25, 1991 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles the Quadna Mountain Resort in Hill City, Minnesota. The resort has had a run of financial struggles and numerous owners. The latest owner is attempting to bring back life to the business, which is the largest employer in the small community. Local residents finds themselves both worried and wary.
January 29, 1991 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the need for a national energy policy. Durenberger also comments on environmental concerns over Bush administration energy producing positions.