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 1, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews clinical professor Rick Kingston on the health concerns revolving around the train derailment in Duluth-Superior, in which benzine and other chemicals spilled into the Nemadji River and created a toxic gas cloud.
July 10, 1992 - MPR’s Liz Hannon interviews Ann Schimpf and Paul Treuer, both from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, about their sea kayaking experience during trip around Lake Superior. Schimpf and Truer talk from a campsite as they take a break from being on water and paddling through challenging fog. Schimpf also notes the water pollution they have dealt with.
July 25, 1992 - On this Saturday Midday, Deb Brown, extension horticulturist at University of Minnesota, discusses gardening issues with the cool summer. Brown also answers listener questions.
July 28, 1992 - A conversation on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services reintroduction of the Osprey into the southern part of state, including the metro. The bird population dropped dramatically in the area because of shooters and pesticides.
August 1, 1992 - On this Midday program, Dr. David French, plant pathologist at the University of Minnesota, talks about trees. French is an expert on Dutch Elm disease and Oak Wilt disease and founder of Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
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August 26, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on the surprising success and challenges of the cup recyling program at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 2, 1992 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder walks DNR wetlands exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. Schroeder speaks with a DNR official about the history and importance of wetlands.