July 13, 1990 - Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the Soviet Union, speaking with leaders in business and agriculture at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis. Following speech, Gorbachev answered audience questions. (Gorbachev’s speech and answers were translated) Dwayne Andreas, CEO of Archer Daniels Midland Company, chaired the meeting and introduced President Gorbachev. The meeting at the Radisson Hotel was part of Gorbachev’s one-day visit to the Twin Cities on June 3rd.
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July 16, 1990 - American anthropologist and author Jack Weatherford describes his book Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World.
July 17, 1990 - Dries van Agt, European Community ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Van Agt’s address was titled "Economic Superpowers: European Community, Japanese and U.S. Relations in the '90s." He talked on the political situations within former Eastern-European communist countries. After speech, van Agt’s answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
July 17, 1990 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele profiles local writer Patricia Hampl, who has been awarded the MacArthur Award Fellowship. It is the latest honor bestowed on the author of numerous well-regarded works, including A Romantic Education and Spillville.
July 18, 1990 - Gloria Steinem, editorial consultant and writer for Ms. magazine, giving keynote address for the anniversary celebration of CHART/WEDCO, a non-profit organization that provides career development and business consulting for women. Celebration was held in Minneapolis. Steinem co-founded the national feminist monthly Ms. Magazine, in 1972. She is the author of the book, "The Bedside Book of Self-Esteem."
July 18, 1990 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on playwright August Wilson’s departure from St. Paul to Seattle, Washington. Friend interviews Wilson about his writing experience while living in Minnesota.