March 13, 1992 - On this Voices from the Heartland episode, MPR’s Marlana Benzie-Lourey talks with central Minnesota poet Nancy Paddock about the growing popularity of poetry, teaching workshops at nursing home, and the different types of poems. Paddock also reads numerous poems.
April 28, 1992 -
May 7, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews University of Minnesota-Duluth official regarding phone call threats against UMD staff members both on and off campus.
May 26, 1992 - MPR’s Kate Smith visits Toivola-Meadowlands Charter, one of the very first charter schools in the state. Reabe talks with educators and parents on their thoughts on the alternative to public school.
May 27, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Frank Bencriscutto (aka Dr. Ben), University of Minnesota band leader, who is stepping down from his position after 30+ years. Bencriscutto describes the uniqueness and importance of concert bands.
May 28, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews local educator civil rights activist Bill Wilson about mentoring male youth in St. Paul. Wilson highlights tutoring, Afrocentric culture activities, and career planning.
May 29, 1992 -
June 10, 1992 - Choua Lee, a Hmong member of Saint Paul School Board, talks about the need for community, educational, and family prevention efforts to provide support for local Asian youth and pushing back against gang activity.
June 22, 1992 -
July 6, 1992 - Robert Astrup, president of the Minnesota Education Association (MEA), provides his thoughts on hiring men and minorities into lower grade teaching roles and about the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).