May 7, 1992 - Lester Thurow, dean of the Sloan School of Management at MIT, discusses economic issues. Topics include economic aspect of Los Angeles riots, manufacturing, global capacity, and wages. Thurow also answers listener questions. Thurow is author of numerous books, including “The Zero-Sum Solution.”
June 29, 1992 - Larry Buboltz, mayor of Detroit Lakes, shares on-going dialog of a possible buyer of turkey plant that closed down in city earlier in 1992.
June 30, 1992 - On this special live Midday broadcast, MPR’s Dan Olson shares the latest on a Burlington Northern freight train derailment causing three tank cars to plunge into the Nemadji River. One of them ruptured, causing chemicals to spill into the river and subsequently into Lake Superior. Accident lead to Duluth residents being evacuated.
July 3, 1992 - Businesswoman Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, speaks about "Profit with Principles" at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. She says that corporations must make it a priority to act responsibly and be global-minded.
July 6, 1992 - Hank Todd, director of tourism for the State of Minnesota, discusses tourism in Minnesota, one of the largest business sectors of the Minnesota economy. Todd answers listener questions.
July 23, 1992 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports that a new Target in Alexandria, along with other big box retailers, threaten small town main street businesses. The result on street is changing storefronts and niche selling. Enger talks with a local store owner, Target manager, local official, and an economics professor about the impact on community.
July 23, 1992 - An interview on the test installation of kiosks around the state where customers can purchase tickets for Minnesota Twins ballgames.
July 24, 1992 - Mike Martin, executive director of Minnesota Cable Communications Association, comments on re-regulation legislation being passed.
July 29, 1992 - A discussion on building more diversity in business world and those efforts, including the Glass Ceiling Initiative and the Minnesota 100, a program that links middle-management professional women with executives from other companies.
July 29, 1992 - An interview with member of the Minnesota 100, a program that links middle-management professional women with executives from other companies.