October 13, 1990 - A Weekend Edition interview with author Judith Strommen, from Clearwater, Minnesota. Strommen explains her process in writing children’s literature and bout her first novel, Grady the Great.
November 17, 1990 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Minnesota author Wayne Johnson about his book, The Snake Game. The novel chronicles the lives and fates of a group of Native Americans along the Minnesota/Canada border and the young white man drawn into their world
December 26, 1990 - On this Midday program, a documentary on Iceland satirical poet Kristjan Niels Julius, followed by an interview with author Barry Lopez.
December 26, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s John Biewen profiles Icelandic North Dakota poet Kristjan Niels Julius. Segment includes interviews about the poet and readings of his work.
February 16, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Sue Ann Martinson(?) about the latest issue of Sing Heavenly Muse!, a feminist literary magazine based in Minneapolis.
February 18, 1991 - Midday broadcasts a Radio America piece, entitled “Contributions: African Americans and the American Mosaic.” Program looks at Black contributions to literature.
February 18, 1991 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles the book Home Words : An Anthology of Creative Works. Olson interviews Patrick Malone, director of St. Stephens Shelter; and Derryl Peterson, one of the writing contributors, about project’s purpose and the work presented within publication.
March 15, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles St. Paul poet and essayist David Mura. Mura is interviewed about his experience getting a writing grant and moving to Japan for a year.
April 9, 1991 - Morning Edition’s Beth Friend interviews Minnesota writer Carol Bly on her book, The Tomcat's Wife and Other Stories. Bly discusses how the book characters in small town find ‘fun.’
April 9, 1991 - Morning Edition’s Beth Friend interviews Minnesota writer Carol Bly on her book, The Tomcat's Wife and Other Stories. Bly details the book’s characters.