December 1, 1992 - William Donaldson, the chairman and CEO of the New York Stock exchange, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Donaldson’s address was on the topic of capitalism, entrepreneurship, and qualities for financial success. Following speech, Donaldson 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.
December 1, 1992 - MPR’s Joe Kelly reports on a Duluth public reading of poetry about people’s experiences with AIDS, sponsoed by Group Poetry Harbour.
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December 2, 1992 - On this Midday program, a discussion about the challenges facing the two major political parties in Minnesota. MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with two chairs from Minnesota political parties.
December 4, 1992 - Morton Abramowitz, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Abramowitz’s address was on the topic of foreign policy issues facing new Clinton administration. Following speech, Abramowitz answered audience questions. Abramowitz was U.S. ambassador to both Thailand and Turkey. 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.
December 4, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Wareham breaks down the Minnesota Twins re-signing star player Kirby Puckett. The new five-year contract is worth $30 million. There is a collective sigh of relief.
December 4, 1992 - Former Governer Al Quie reminisces about Ancher Nelsen, former Minnesota lieutenant governor and an eight-term U.S. congressman.
December 4, 1992 - An interview about war situation in Somalia and future of U.S. troops in the area.
December 7, 1992 - MPR’s Leif Enger reports on travelling educators who have created a musical road school in Northern Minnesota. Enger interviews both educator and student alike on this newfound access in learning how to play an instrument.
December 9, 1992 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Ron Handberg, formerly of WCCO, about news portrayal in Somalia and of U.S. troops arriving in region.