May 3, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter profiles the Coleraine mine pits, which some locals consider to be a rare sight of beauty. The inactive iron ore mine pits with man-made bluffs has begun to be retaken by nature and fill with water. Some now see commercial, residential, and recreational opportunities.
May 4, 1993 - Arlene DeCandia, founder and CEO of the Riverwood Companies, discusses starting a business. Topics include reasons and challenges of running your own business. DeCandia also answers listener questions.
May 18, 1993 - Harvey Golub, president and CEO of American Express Company, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Golub’s address was on the topic “Making Change Happen: An Imperative for Business.” Following speech, Golub answered 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.
May 26, 1993 - Peter Lynch, author and manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund, speaking at a public forum in Minneapolis, sponsored by Dain Bosworth. Lynch’s address was on the topic of strategies for investing and common misconceptions about the stock market. Peter Lynch is the author of two best-selling books, "One Up on Wall Street" and "Beating the Street".
June 3, 1993 - Don Fraser, mayor of Minneapolis, details his efforts to get businesses to hire teenagers as part of a summer jobs program.
June 12, 1993 - On this Saturday Midday, Ann Graves, the director of a counseling service for business and industry at the University of St. Thomas; and Bill Hudson, instructor at North Hennepin Community College, discusses workplace communication, conflicts and management. Job expectations, difficult people, and relations with a boss are highlighted. Graves and Hudson also answer listener questions.
June 23, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles Bob Lessard, a Minnesota state senator known for his strong environmental and natural resource stances. His views have supporters and critics from both ends of the ecological debate in northern Minnesota.
June 26, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Chong Koua Yang, owner of Hmong Auto Services in St. Paul. Yang provides an option to those in Hmong community where language is still an obstacle in daily American life.
July 6, 1993 - Dave Nimmer, former reporter for the Minneapolis Star and WCCO-TV and a journalism teacher at the University of St. Thomas, answers listener questions about print and broadcast media. The topic of negative public perceptions of media and the growing competition is the focus of program.
July 17, 1993 - On this Saturday Midday, Catherine Watson, travel writer for the Star Tribune, discusses travel and vacations. Topics include safety, bed & breakfasts, and budget travel. Watson also answer listener questions.