April 12, 1994 -
May 10, 1994 - David Rusk, former mayor of Albuquerque; and George Latimer, former mayor of St. Paul, discuss the issues and solutions of poverty in the Twin Cities and its suburbs. Rusk and Latimer also answer listener questions.
May 18, 1994 - Paula Stern, a member of President Clinton's Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Stern’s speech was titled, "Looking East and South: What's Next for U.S. Trade,” and was on the issue of global trade. 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.
June 7, 1994 - Midday presents Tom Peters speaking at a forum for chief executives of Twin Cities-based companies, sponsored by the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche. Peter’s address is on the topic of company innovation and reorganization as key to success.
June 14, 1994 - A Midday interview with Minnesota State Senator Gene Merriam on taxpayer liability for bonds.
July 13, 1994 - Midday presents Peter G. Peterson, president of the Concord Coalition and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Peterson’s address was on U.S. economy and federal deficit. Following speech, Peterson answered audience questions.
August 16, 1994 - On this Midday program, Jim Solem discusses his new role as regional administrator at Metropolitan Council. Topics include changes/growth at the Council, transit, and housing. Solem also answers listener questions.
August 16, 1994 - George Karvel, a professor of Real Estate at St. Cloud University, talks about rising interest rates, home sales, and slowing housing construction in the region.
September 20, 1994 - Dan Salamone, of Minnesota Taxpayers Association, comments on high tax situation in the state and how it relates to candidate platforms in gubernatorial debate.
September 21, 1994 - MPR’s Martin Kaste reports on the changes in Duluth, especially along Canal Park, that have blossomed tourism in the city and along the shore of Lake Superior. Kaste talks with local residents, business individuals, and politicians about the success and concerns over the development and subsequent tourist traffic.