October 16, 1993 - A Midday discussion on mental health policy with guests Kathy Kelso, executive director of Minnesota Mental Health Association; and Catherine Salmon, executive director of West Central Community Services Center in Willmar, Minnesota. Topics include the perception of mental health.
October 16, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts highlights a same-sex commitment ceremony at Spirit of The Lakes Church in a report on how same-sex couples and churches are approaching a situation where gay unions aren't recognized under state law as a legal contract like heterosexual marriages.
October 19, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, challenger Norm Coleman, a prosecutor in the office of the Minnesota Attorney General, talks about running for St. Paul mayor’s office. Coleman says he sees himself as a moderate politician and strong proponent of the city.
October 20, 1993 - Sarah DeCosse, attorney with the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, discusses the U.S. actions taken regarding Haiti and the humanitarian issues within the country. DeCosse also answers listener questions.
October 20, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, incumbent St. Paul Mayor Andy Dawkins describes himself and what he sees as needs of the city, including stopping flight to the suburbs.
October 21, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, talks about wanting to be mayor of Minneapolis.
October 22, 1993 - Midday presents an MPR documentary entitled Far From the Mountains, which follows the story of one of the 1,000 Tibetans resettling in the United States in the early 1990s.
October 22, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, John Derus, Hennepin County commissioner, talks about what he would do as mayor of Minneapolis. He counters negative commentary about him, providing a self-description as a pragmatic Democrat.
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.
October 26, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of Anthony DeCurtis, a features editor at Rolling Stone; and Hilton Kramer, editor at New Criterion, speaking at Hamline University as part of a program entitled "Who is Raising Our Kids? Families and Media in the ‘Age of MTV’." DeCurtis and Kramer debate the role of media, and its influence on American families.