October 23, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of a local crime bill forum. Panelists Janet Reno, U.S. attorney general; Bruce Vento, Minnesota congressman; and William Finney, St. Paul police chief, share their views and answer audience questions.
January 3, 1994 - MPR’s Karen Boothe reports on the struggles Southeast Asian elders and research from University of Minnesota Family Studies Professor Dan Detzner. His study looks at the changes in family type and where successes may lie in a bi-cultural environment.
April 26, 1994 -
October 7, 1994 -
March 31, 1995 - Midday presents a WCAL documentary from The Live of Children series, titled “A Good Hmong Girl.” Documentary explores Hmong girls and women adjusting to life in the United States during the 90s. Topics include struggle against traditional Hmong culture, abuse issues, and depression.
April 11, 1995 - MPR’s Benita Edwards reports on the needs of Hmong students in Minnesota schools. Many struggle with reading, writing, and speaking English. Various school programs and educators look to assist in the student’s development and success, but some parents question the long-term benefit of current ESL curriculum.
June 7, 1995 -
August 23, 1995 - Proposals before Congress to prevent legal immigrants from participating in government programs.
August 5, 1996 - As part of the Voices of Minnesota series, MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with Lee Pao Xiong, Director of the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Xiong discusses Hmong history, culture, and Hmong role in Vietnam War.
August 5, 1996 - As part of the Voices of Minnesota series, MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with Lee Pao Xiong, Director of the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Xiong discusses further incoming Hmong immigration, social services, clans in the Hmong culture, and Xiong’s viewpoint on the main problems facing Hmong community.