January 31, 1992 -
January 31, 1992 - Al Quie, former Minnesota governor, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about dropping approval ratings for Governor Arne Carlson, as his administration addresses a struggling economy and taxes.
February 1, 1992 - American cultural historian Karal Ann Marling reviews The Toy Book by Gil Asakawa and Leland Rucker. Among numerous topics, the book looks back at how many toys (such as Silly Putty) came out of the experimentation during WWII.
February 1, 1992 - Minneapolis author Lawrence Sutin comments about the lives of authors…one of dreams and struggle.
February 3, 1992 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter takes a look at rural ministry in southern Minnesota. Winter interviews numerous theologians about the unique nature of church in agriculture communities.
February 3, 1992 - An interview on the development of a soup kitchen in Fergus Falls to assist the homeless and those struggling after job losses in area. A definition on what exactly the term “soup kitchen” means is provided.
February 5, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele reports on Mama Drama, a motherhood play being staged at the Cricket Theatre. Segment includes interviews with playwright and an actress in production.
February 5, 1992 - Minnesota writer and theatre critic Erin Hart reviews Syl Jone’s play Shine!, which is being premiered at Penumbra Theater.
February 6, 1992 - Dr. Theodore Sizer, chairman of the Coalition of Essential Schools, discusses education reform and a study that showed American students are behind students in other countries. Sizer also answers listener questions. Sizer is author of "Horace's Compromise" and "Horace's School: Redesigning the American High School."
February 6, 1992 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Dorothy McIntyre and Marie Berg on equity in women’s sports and how Title IX helps with the change.