April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Larry Buboltz, mayor of Detroit Lakes, about the closing announcement of Swift turkey plant in the city. Buboltz details the challenges ahead…not only for the plant workers, but the entire community.
April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports from Coalition for Police Accountability rally at Hennepin County Government Center protesting Rodney King trial acquittals. Catlin recounts moments from event and notes it’s peaceful outcome. Particpants included Keith Ellison, Spike Moss, Vernon Bellecourt, and Marv Davidov.
April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on Coalition for Police Accountability rally at Hennepin County Government Center protesting Rodney King trial acquittals. Highlights speeches at event from Keith Ellison, Spike Moss, and Priscilla Barnes. Also includes statement from John Laux, Minneapolis Police Chief.
April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports live from Coalition for Police Accountability rally at Hennepin County Government Center protesting Rodney King trial acquittals.
May 1, 1992 - American author and poet David Mura discusses being Japanese American, his writing, and the Asian American Renaissance Conference. Asian artists Li-Young Lee, Brenda Wong Aoki, Walter Liu are mentioned in segment.
May 1, 1992 - MPR’s Marlana Benzie-Lourey talks with St. Cloud poet Bill Meissner about the characters within his poetry. Meissner also reads numerous poems, including from his book Hitting into the Wind.
May 1, 1992 - Worldview’s Mike Maus talks with Helen Kivnick, professor of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, about African musical roots. Segment includes Kivnick breaking down singing clips and providing context.
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May 2, 1992 - On this Saturday Midday, Chet Meyers, author and fishing enthusiast, discusses upcoming fishing opener. Topics include cold water temperatures, wind, and fishing tips. Meyers also answers listener questions.
May 2, 1992 - Jay Weiner, Weekend Edition sports commentor, discusses his recent Star Tribune essay on Rodney King. Weiner sees a correlation on violence in the real world and the ‘folly’ of mass sports.