June 12, 1993 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports on Walter Mondale’s nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Mondale comments on the trade dispute with Japan.
June 15, 1993 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Jewelean Jackson about Miss Black Minnesota Pageant, and the greater focus of Black women self-esteem.
June 16, 1993 - St. Paul resident and commentator Louis Porter II submits a final commentary, reflecting on speaking one’s mind publicly and how one can accept change.
June 16, 1993 - MPR’s Karen Boothe interviews poet and editor Carolyn Forché, who shares insights into putting together Against Forgetting: Twentieth-century Poetry of Witness, an anthology of 140 poets writing on war, torture, exile, and repression.
June 16, 1993 -
June 17, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Mark Steil visits Chandler on the anniversary of a major tornado that devastated the town and surrounding area. Steil details the recovery efforts in past year and remembrance on what was lost.
June 18, 1993 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports from Duluth on local bands performing along Grandma’s Marathon course in support of the runners. Kelleher interviews race coordinator and various members of bands playing during race.
June 18, 1993 - Midmorning’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Maxene Andrews about her recollections of Andrew Sisters fame. Andrews is co-author of the book, Over Here, Over There-the Andrews Sister.
June 18, 1993 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles St. Paul playwright Marion McClinton’s Enlightenments on an Enchanted Island, an Illusion Theater production, and interviews the playwright about the work and race in American culture.
June 18, 1993 - MPR’s Jon Gordon interviews Bob Sloan, a teacher, chef, and mystery writer. Sloan discusses his book, Dad's Own Cookbook, and how men can get comfortable in a kitchen.