December 26, 1995 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles Erling Nicolai Rolfsrud, and highlights the North Dakota author’s last incomplete book, “Close the Door Gently.” Enger visits his wife, Beverly, who reminisces about their life and work.
December 26, 1995 - Dean Barkley, chair of the Independence Party, on merger of his independent party with Perot's United We Stand.
December 27, 1995 - Local author Gary Eustice’s commentary on corporal punishment, entitled “My Father's Belt.”
December 29, 1995 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator, discusses attempts to balance the federal budget in Washington, a shutdown possibility, his upcoming campaign for re-election in 1996, and environmental issues. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
January 1, 1996 - On this Voices of Minnesota segment, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Black businessman, activist, and minister Oscar Howard. The two talk about Howard’s childhood in Rochelle, Georgia and school years.
January 1, 1996 - On this Voices of Minnesota segment, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Black businessman, activist, and minister Oscar Howard. The two talk about Howard’s experience in building his business Howard’s Catering Co., and public service efforts.
January 1, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning features Voices of Minnesota with Oscar Howard, founder of Meals on Wheels, and Lt. Colonel Donald Arnold, Salvation Army Commander for Minnesota and North Dakota on the season's donations. It also includes NPR's Susan Stamberg on New York City's 21 Club, and Odd Jobs: Dick Heibel, snow globe repair.
January 3, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan and former U.S. vice president. Mondale discusses Japan, and the greater Asia Pacific region. Mondale also answers listener questions.
January 5, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten speaks with Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan, on news that Tomiichi Murayama is stepping down as Japanese prime minister, and the potential ascension of Ryutaro Hashimoto to the position.
January 15, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning, featuring Voices of Minnesota with Arvonne Fraser, a human and women's rights activist, and Marlene Kim Connor, author of "What Is Cool?: Understanding Black Manhood in America," on the roots of cool.