August 4, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with local sports commentator Howard Sinker about the retirement of Minnesota Twin first baseman Kent Hrbek. Sinker shares high praise of Hrbek, who played an integral part on the Twins roster for the 1987 and 1991 World Series Championships.
August 4, 1994 - MPR’s Lorna Benson profiles Kent Hrbek, the Minnesota Twins veteran star, who is retiring after 14 years with the team. In those years, he became a power hitter, a stellar defensive player, and a fan favorite. He retires with two Major League baseball World Series rings.
August 13, 1994 - Local writer and commentator Lawrence Sutin sees the Major League Baseball strike as a very cold sign.
September 3, 1994 - Local writer and cyclist Dan Buettner discusses his book, Sovietrek: A Journey by Bicycle Across Russia. Buettner details the bike journey in the former USSR.
September 10, 1994 - Michigan nature writer Jerry Dennis reads an essay about the calming effect he experienced while canoeing the waters of Michigan.
September 15, 1994 - MPR’s Jon Gordon reports on reaction from Twins organization over season-ending Major League Baseball strike.
September 19, 1994 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on the idea of creating a water trail on Lake Superior. The plan would allow sea-kayakers the ability to paddle and view the lake from a different perspective. While the concept has support from many politicians and environmentalists, some are concerned that no study has been completed into the potential negative impact to the shore via the access points.
September 20, 1994 - Minnesota boater and author Marlin Bree reads of his experience on the waters of Lake Superior with his sail boat, the Persistence, during a violent northeaster.
October 20, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with former Minnesota Vikings football star Bill Brown about the long held rivalry between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.
November 17, 1994 - MPR’s Lorna Benson reports on the official sanctioning of girls hockey in Minnesota high schools. Many players and coaches see it as something long overdue.