September 27, 1991 - Maurice Strong, the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Strong’s address was titled, “Sustainable Development: A Partnership of Environment and Economics.” Topics include global warming and ozone layer. Following speech, Strong 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.
October 1, 1991 -
October 1, 1991 -
October 8, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews canoe outfitter Bill Hansen about his and others efforts in negotiating a compromise of Sawbill trail development.
October 21, 1991 - A Voices from the Heartland essay by writer and poet Laurie Allmann on experiencing fall colors.
October 29, 1991 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder hosts MPR Special Coverage of Twins victory parade. Program includes reports from start of parade in downtown St. Paul and preparation of Minneapolis parade and celebration event at Metrodome.
November 1, 1991 - Midday’s Bob Potter talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist at Carver Park Reserve, on how animals are dealing with the massive snowstorm. Heidel describes how she believes animals were far less surprised by blizzard than people in region, and prepared much better.
November 1, 1991 - Paul Wellstone comments on success of thwarting an energy policy in Congress that would have allowed drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
November 4, 1991 - MPR’s Liz Hannon interviews John O’Rourke, mayor of Austin, about the impact storm system on city. While Austin only received about an inch of snow, they also received a couple inches of ice, damaging trees and powerlines. Much of the town was left without power in dropping temperatures.
November 5, 1991 - Minnesota-based author, educator, and outdoor enthusiast Bill Hansen shares an essay recalling an experience with a moose…and a subsequent chase.