July 13, 1993 - University of Minnesota President Nils Hasselmo is studio guest for a call-in program about major issues facing the University, including the on-going debate over the University Medical School, the University's plan for a controversial new heating plant on the Mississippi, and the decision to expand the Crookston campus into a four year institution.
July 14, 1993 - MPR’s Dan Olson talks with former Minnesota Twin and Major League pitcher Jim Kaat, who shares his thoughts on Kirby Puckett’s play and how the Twins team still could come around in the second half of season to compete for pennant, despite being eight games back at MLB All-Star break.
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July 17, 1993 - On this Saturday Midday, Catherine Watson, travel writer for the Star Tribune, discusses travel and vacations. Topics include safety, bed & breakfasts, and budget travel. Watson also answer listener questions.
July 17, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the poetry scene in the Twin Cities by visiting local performance venues. Roberts interviews organizers and poets and gets their take on Minnesota’s poetry revival.
July 19, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks baseball with Mike Veeck, owner of the new Northern League baseball team, St. Paul Saints. The two discuss the Northern League, promoting, and players.
July 24, 1993 - Gary Branson, author and editor of Workbench Magazine, discusses his book publications, dealing with flooding issues, and various home repair/maintenance topics. Branson also answers listener questions.
July 26, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter reports on the challenging year of rice harvesting, due to a season of flooding. The impact on the wild rice crops greatly affect some in the northern Minnesota communities, such as those of the Leech Lake Band of Chippewa, that use harvesting as a source of income and food.
July 26, 1993 - MPR’s Robin Gehl comments on the upswing of the Minnesota Twins coming out of the Major League Baseball All-Star break. Segment includes an interview with Twin designated hitter Dave Winfield.
July 26, 1993 - Bioethics researcher Arthur Caplan shares his insights into the imbalance of drug testing being done with focus on male subjects and diseases.