November 22, 1995 - On this Midday, a proposed tax cut for eligible families is the subject of this special Talk of Minnesota call-in program.
November 23, 1995 - Midday presents Paul Harvey, legendary radio broadcaster, delivering the keynote address to the Salvation Army's National Conference in the Twin Cities. Harvey’s address was on the numerous and serious problems facing our country, and the need for services to poor people and disaster victims being greater now than ever.
December 12, 1995 - Lynda Boudreau, state representative for 25B District and co-chair of a Republican task force on health care, shares details on recommendation that state programs should be redesigned in able to cut spending.
December 27, 1995 - Local author Gary Eustice’s commentary on corporal punishment, entitled “My Father's Belt.”
January 1, 1996 - On this Voices of Minnesota segment, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Black businessman, activist, and minister Oscar Howard. The two talk about Howard’s childhood in Rochelle, Georgia and school years.
January 1, 1996 - On this Voices of Minnesota segment, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Black businessman, activist, and minister Oscar Howard. The two talk about Howard’s experience in building his business Howard’s Catering Co., and public service efforts.
January 15, 1996 - Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton reflects on the mission and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 25, 1996 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton about what is taking place at Mayors' Conference in Washington D.C. Interview topics include professional sports teams obligations to cities, education funding, and crime.
January 26, 1996 - On this special Mainstreet Radio version of Midmorning from Bemidji, a collection of segments on Native, historic city, and literary topics in the region.
February 8, 1996 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, a day after she gave her State of the City address. She talks about the condition of Minnesota's biggest city, with topics including mayoral role, violent crime, Minneapolis police, community programs, elementary education, and street drugs. Sayles Belton also answers listeners questions.