June 23, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles Bob Lessard, a Minnesota state senator known for his strong environmental and natural resource stances. His views have supporters and critics from both ends of the ecological debate in northern Minnesota.
October 19, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on local attempts to solve a battle between man and beaver over the damming of culverts. The potential solution is use of Clemson levelers in culverts, which allows a water flow that does not draw the blocking instinct of the beaver.
April 16, 1994 - Fishing expert Chet Meyers talks about fishing in Minnesota and answers listener questions. Topics include the various fish openers, equipment, technique, and different types of fish.
May 27, 1994 - Elmer Birney, ecology professor at University of Minnesota, discusses the study of animal behavior within a reserve.
May 13, 1995 - Wildlife specialist Carrol Henderson, of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, is in the Midday studio to answer listener questions about birds.
September 4, 1995 - MPR’s Mary Losure reports on the symphony of different sounds that make up insect calls in summer days and nights. Includes a sampling of sound and matching identifiers.
September 18, 1995 - MPR’s Catherine Winter visits Vince Shute’s Place, an area outside of Orr, Minnesota. It’s where bears find refuge and food, thanks to humans…but not without concern and debate from wildlife officials.
October 13, 1995 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on researchers trying to figure the reason for the smaller than expected annual moose count in Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge. If disease is the culprit, where are the bodies? It may come down to human error.
November 15, 1995 - All Things Considered’s John Rabe talks with primatologist Jane Goodall about her work and behavior study with chimpanzee and the importance of habitat preservation. Goodall comments on education efforts fostering respect for animals and the environment.
March 20, 1996 - With many fish hatcheries planning to stop stocking Lake Trout in Lake Superior after 1996, MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on the status of fish species and concerns over the obstacles fish still face in repopulating the lake.