January 26, 1994 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from City Hall in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Program highlights the history, current state, and future of mining in the Iron Range. In this first hour of program, MPR’s Catherine Winter and Martin Kaste present various reports and interviews from residents, miners, mining companies, and politicians. Following reports, a panel discussion with Jim Gustafson, commissioner of IRRRB; Frederic “Fritz” Knaak, former I-R state representative in White Bear Lake; and Tom Rukavina, DFL state representative from Virginia, who talk about the future of area.
January 26, 1994 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from City Hall in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Program highlights the history, current state, and future of mining in the Iron Range. In this second hour of program, MPR’s Catherine Winter and Martin Kaste present reports from MPR’s Rachel Reabe and Mark Steil. Following reports, a panel discussion with Doug Schrader, president of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota; and Bob Roots, lobbyist for United Steel Workers, about mining jobs and future industry.
February 16, 1994 - Sylvia Hewlett, author and economist, speaking at Women in Leadership Forum at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. Dr. Hewlett's address was titled, "A 'Lesser Life' Revisited: Women and Economics in the 90s." Following speech, Hewlett answered audience questions. Hewlett is founder of the National Parenting Association.
February 16, 1994 - Ann Rest, Minnesota House member representing District 46A, talks about tax reform possibilities in the 1994 legislative session.
March 9, 1994 - Midday presents Preston Townley, president of the Conference Board of New York, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Townley’s address was titled "The Reality of Global Competition: Implications for People and Jobs." Following speech, Townley answers audience questions.
March 10, 1994 - Dan Salamone, executive director of Minnesota Taxpayers Association, shares his viewpoint on state and city property taxes and the need for tax reform.
March 14, 1994 - Jim Simler, chair of the economics department at Macalester College, discusses the debate on raising state minimum wage and related issues. Simler also answers listener questions.
March 19, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Grace Weinstein, author of the book "The Lifetime Book of Money Management," discusses personal finances. Weinstein also answers listener questions.
March 26, 1994 - On this Saturday Midday, Candace Campbell, chair of the National Business Incubation Association and a fellow at the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute, discusses starting your own small business. Campbell also answers listener questions.
April 1, 1994 - A Midday interview with Esther Wattenberg on negative income tax and children in poverty, as political debate over welfare reform increases.