August 29, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts local musicians Prudence Johnson, Gary Rue, American jazz violinist Randy Sabien at MPR’s Minnesota State Fair booth. Wurzer interviews group, who also perform for live audience.
August 29, 1994 - Minnesota author Susan Carol Hauser reads essay on her childhood memories of her family visiting the Minnesota State Fair back in the 1950’s.
August 30, 1994 - MPR’s Lorna Benson aks a group of farm kids at the Minnesota State Fair about their future plans, and if it includes farming and agriculture. The four young men share thoughts and concerns over present day farming.
August 31, 1994 - For the Great Minnesota Green Up Day at the State Fair, MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts a panel discussion on environmental protection and preventing waste. Panelists include Kevin O'Donnell, team leader in the waste prevention unit of the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance; Jane Bruss, president and owner of Source Reduction Services and founder of the Women Consumer Advocate Network (WomenCAN); and Geoffrey Saign, a freelance writer.
September 1, 1994 - MPR's Paula Schroeder talks with Star Tribune staff writer Jeremy Iggers and Kettering Foundation President David Mathews about what the news media can do to increase citizen participation in public discussion and politics.
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September 2, 1994 - Live from the Minnesota Public Radio State Fair booth, MPR’s Beth Friend hosts a special September edition of First Friday. Highlighted are the cast from the Penumbra play “Spunk,” vocalist Ruth Mackenzie demonstrates Swedish cow calls, the band Cave Music offers punk with a smile, Dancing Elvis Dads perform, and a visit State Fair art exhibit.
September 2, 1994 - Keith Ellison, attorney and community activist, speaks about the differences between 1992 murder of police officer Jerry Haaf and 1994 killing of officers Ron Ryan, Jr. and Timothy Jones by Guy Harvey Baker. David Ward, University of Minnesota criminology professor; Yusef Mgeni, president of Twin Cities Urban Coalition; and Don Davis, Brooklyn Police Chief also make comments.
September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews potter Bob Briscoe and home economist Diane Undis about the nuances and varities of the proper hot dish.
September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles crop artist Lillian Colton. Segment includes a guided tour of Colton’s artwork at her home and Colton introducing crop art to young fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair.