January 12, 1991 - As part of congressional debate on the authorization for war in the Persian Gulf, South Dakota’s Democratic Senator Tom Daschle speaks on his view of not authorizing resolution.
January 12, 1991 - As part of congressional debate on the authorization for war in the Persian Gulf, Minnesota's DFL Senator Paul Wellstone speaks on his view of not authorizing resolution. This was Wellstone’s first speech on the Senate floor.
January 12, 1991 - As part of congressional debate on the authorization for war in the Persian Gulf, Iowa Republican Congressman Jim Leach speaks on his view of authorizing resolution.
January 12, 1991 - As part of congressional debate on the authorization for war in the Persian Gulf, Minnesota's 6th District DFL Congressman Gerry Sikorski speaks on his view of not authorizing resolution.
January 30, 1991 - Elie Wiesel, a survivor of World War II concentration camps and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at Winona State University about the importance of remembering the past.
February 8, 1991 - MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on opening of Elaine M. Stately Peacemaker Center in Minneapolis. The center is designed as a safe place for Native American and other neighborhood youth to gather. Segment includes speech by Clyde Bellecourt, a founder of center.
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 16, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on local Black Teens for Advancement (BTA) protest in the St. Paul skyways. Roberts speaks with numerous young protestors, who share stories of discrimination when using skyways.
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.