August 28, 1990 - MPR’s Stephen Smith profiles Kevin Locke, a Hunkpapa Sioux who is trying to preserve the language and art of Lakota music. Locke is one of few Native American musicians to make a profession of performing traditional flute music. The Lakota did not use written words, so their songs were recorded only in memory. The composition of these songs was within the domain of a relatively small group of people, known as the Elk Dreamers.
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September 3, 1990 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele reports on the eventful moments of 1990 Minnesota State Fair, including three broken ride mishaps on Midway. Segment includes interviews of members at Fair.
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September 4, 1990 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews a Czech University of Minnesota professor about his thoughts on Slovak statesman Alexander Dubček.
September 6, 1990 - A Midday broadcast of Alexander Dubček, the chairman of the federal assembly of Czechoslovakia First, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Dubcek’s address, titled “Trade with the Czech Slovak Federated Republic,” addresses the economic future of his country. Dubcek spoke through a translator.
September 6, 1990 - Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan, former President of the National Urban League. He was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Minneapolis United Way.
September 8, 1990 - Weekend presents an interview with Joe Murphy, a Minneapolis-based explorer and mountaineer. Murphy discusses his book South to the Pole by Ski, which details his experience exploring in Antarctica.
September 11, 1990 - Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Andersen comments on his concerns of public apathy in the political environment. He sees a lack of organized activity and programs to draw public interest.
September 13, 1990 - MPR’s Stephen Smith reports on an increase in attacks on individuals of the gay community in the Twin Cities. Smith interviews Patti Abbott, a crime/victim advocate for the Minnesota Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council about the seriousness of problem.