October 31, 1994 - Linda Chavez, a former director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and a former White House aide during the Reagan administration, speaking at Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium at Concordia College in Moorhead. The topic of symposium was on multiculturalism, and titled, “With Respect to Difference: Voices of a Multicultural Society.” Chavez’s address was Chavez shared her serious misgivings about the emphasis on multiculturalism. Chavez writes a syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the country and has done broadcast commentaries for several radio and TV outlets, including National Public Radio.
November 1, 1994 - In the last of a Midday series of interviews with candidates of major Minnesota political races, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews incumbent I-R Jim Ramstad; and his DFL challenger Bob Olson, both running for 3rd District.
November 3, 1994 - Najeeb Halaby, chairman of "Save the Children,” speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Halaby’s address was titled, “Putting Children and Women First: A Strategy for Waging Peace.” Following speech, Halaby 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.
November 9, 1994 - Vin Weber, former Minnesota representative (I-R); and Tim Penny, outgoing Minnesota representative (DFL), speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Weber and Penny analyze the outcome of 1994 elections. Following discussion, Weber and Penny answer 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.
November 9, 1994 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone provides his post-election take of the Minnesota DFL after a wave of state I-R candidate victories in the 1994 elections.
November 16, 1994 - An Open Forum Town Meeting, presenting the topic “Addressing Juvenile Crime”. Panelists Gerald Martin, Judge of the St. Louis County Juvenile Court; Dr. Marilyn Marsh, member of student and community services for Duluth Public School District; and Richard Quigley, CEO of Woodland Hills. Meeting was moderated by MPR’s Bob Kelleher.
November 17, 1994 - Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson comments on what he expects in the upcoming session at the State Capitol in regards to spending, taxes, and overall budget.
November 18, 1994 - MPR’s Marlena Benzie-Lourey reports on a forum to discuss solutions in reducing and eventually phasing out mercury in Lake Superior basin. The forum is made up of industry representatives and environmentalists from the U.S. and Canada.
November 24, 1994 - Independent Republican Steve Sviggum, the Minnesota House minority leader, shares his views on property taxes debate in the upcoming session at the State Capitol.
November 28, 1994 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone shares his take on General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and concerns of human rights and child labor.