May 9, 1994 - Midday presents a speech by newly elected President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Bishop Desmond Tutu introduces Mandela. Following Mandela speech, program presents an address by Rev. Bernice King, daughter of the late Martin Luther King, Jr., at St. Olaf in Northfield.
May 9, 1994 - Bishop Desmond Tutu speaking at the Mandela inauguration in South Africa.
May 9, 1994 - Nelson Mandela speaking at his presidential inauguration in South Africa.
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 11, 1994 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone comments on the upcoming vote on ethic bill in the U.S. Senate.
May 13, 1994 - Les Aspin, former defense secretary, speaking at the Carlson Lecture Series, held at University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Aspin’s address was titled, “National Security: Politics, Press and Personalities.” Aspin spent 22 years as a leading congressional expert on defense. Then, as President Clinton's first Defense Secretary, Aspin found himself in the middle of several controversies, including the U.S. role in Somalia.
May 14, 1994 - NPR Weekend presents Saturday Radio Addresses. Heard is President Bill Clinton’s weekend radio address, speaking from Indianapolis. Clinton talks of Mandela election, amongst other subjects. After Clinton speech, Senator David Durenberger (GOP-MN), speaks of Republican perspective. Durenberger’s topic is on healthcare.
May 17, 1994 - Two DFL candidates seeking party endorsement for Minnesota Governor visit Midday to pitch their candidacies. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and State Senator John Marty debate topics of education, welfare, DFL endorsement, and community investment. The two 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.
May 24, 1994 - Morning Edition’s Bob Potter gets Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton’s reaction to Minnesota Timberwolves team sale announcement. The owners of team are looking to sell professional basketball team to a group in New Orleans.