August 23, 1996 - Garrison Keillor hosts his annual “Minnesota Quiz” in MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Audience members try to answer various questions about for prizes. Topics of quiz include state history, sports, weather and arts. Gary Eichten briefly closes out program.
August 26, 1996 - MPR’s John Rabe visits Minnesota autor Pete Hautman at the Minneosta State Fair to talk about pigs and his book, “Mortal Nuts.” Hautman shares how his book owes much to the Fair experience.
August 28, 1996 - MPR’s Bob Collins interviews Ben Frazier on finally becoming a Minnesota delegate for the Democratic National Convention. A mainstay in running the DFL booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Frazier is now in Chicago to participate in convention.
August 28, 1996 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker discusses the excellent play of veteran Paul Molitor and Twins chances of making MLB playoffs.
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August 29, 1996 - Midday presents Walter Mondale, former vice president and U.S. ambassador to Japan, speaking at Minnesota Meeting held at Marriott Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Mondale’s address focuses on America’s relationship with Japan and Asia as a whole. After speech, Mondale answers questions from the audience.
August 29, 1996 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone talks about his vote against a welfare bill in U.S. Senate that he sees as too harsh. Wellstone details his hope that changes will be made in coming year.
August 30, 1996 - MPR’s Greta Cunningham talks with American singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman. Songs from “Stage Diving” album are discussed, among other topics.
August 30, 1996 - Midday host Gary Eichten speaks with guest Bob Cabana, chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA and three-time space shuttle astronaut. Listeners call in with questions.
August 30, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eicthen interviews Winona LaDuke, vice-presidential pick of Ralph Nader in the 1996 election. LaDuke, a Native American of the White Earth Reservation, is an environmentalist and writer.