July 24, 1993 - Gary Branson, author and editor of Workbench Magazine, discusses his book publications, dealing with flooding issues, and various home repair/maintenance topics. Branson also answers listener questions.
July 26, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter reports on the challenging year of rice harvesting, due to a season of flooding. The impact on the wild rice crops greatly affect some in the northern Minnesota communities, such as those of the Leech Lake Band of Chippewa, that use harvesting as a source of income and food.
August 3, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports from Garrison, Minnesota, where the finishing touches on the new Blue Goose Tavern are being completed. The tavern was a storied establishment for 70 years before an arsonist burned it down. The “new” Blue Goose hopes to restore its perch as a go-to for locals and Mille Lacs Lake visitors alike.
August 5, 1993 - Irwin Jacobs, a producer of large private boats, describes the negative impact luxury tax had on boat market. Even with luxury tax repeal, Jacobs feels the damage to many in industry has been irreversible.
August 6, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger shares a story from Ken Amundson, a third-generation violin repairman in Alexandria, Minnesota. His shop has customers from near & far…and Amundson finds some classical friends along the way.
September 6, 1993 - MPR’s Tim Kelly visits I-94 Speedway racetrack at Sauk Center. Kelly talks with the owner of track, various drivers, and fans attending a very muddy racing season.
September 21, 1993 - John Rollwagen, former CEO of Cray Research, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rollwagen shared his experiences as a private-sector CEO working in the government. Rollwagen spent five months in the Clinton Administration as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Following speech, Rollwagen 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.
September 24, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio presents broadcast from the Meadowland Farmer's Co Op in Lamberton, Minnesota. The program focuses on how local area is dealing with the effects of flooding from the previous spring and summer, and the impact it is having on farms and the economy.
September 24, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio presents broadcast from the Meadowland Farmer's Co Op in Lamberton, Minnesota. The program focuses on how local area is dealing with the effects of flooding from the previous spring and summer, and the impact it is having on farms and the economy.
September 25, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Mario Diaz, a Cuban shoe cobbler in downtown St. Paul. The entrepreneur shares his thoughts on Minnesota culture, politics, and business.