August 26, 1994 - With the murder of a St. Paul officer, Minneapolis Police Sergeant Pat McGowan talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about the dangers of policing and the toll stress can take on an officer.
August 26, 1994 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota author Peter Leschak reads from Hellroaring: The Life and Times of a Fire Bum, a book that tells of Leschak’s adventures as a DNR and US Forest Service wildland firefighter.
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August 27, 1994 - On the passing of his friend Gleason Glover, Harry Davis reflects on the local civil rights activist and longtime head of the Minneapolis Urban League. Davis shares historical moments that Glover was a part of in the Twin Cities.
August 27, 1994 - Local writer and commentator Lawrence Sutin confronts the need of author’s to take responsibility for their words and subject matter.
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 30, 1994 - MPR’s Euan Kerr visits the location of “Great Hinckley Fire of 1894.” Kerr details the event and tours the museum that preserves aspects on the intensity and aftermath of disaster.
August 30, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Minnesotan artist Ross Sutter, who recollects family memories connected to the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894. Sutter also performs songs written tied to the disaster.