November 25, 1996 - An interview with Diane Glancy as part of the Voices of Minnesota series, part three of four (part one is a reading).
November 25, 1996 - An interview with Diane Glancy as part of the Voices of Minnesota series, part four of four (part one is a reading).
November 25, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning features Voices of Minnesota; a conversation with Macalester College professor Diane Glancy whose Cherokee ancestors walked the infamous Trail of Tears. In her new book, Pushing the Bear, Glancy tells the story of the forced march. The United States is the only nation opposing a new term for United Nations secretary general Boutros Boutros Ghali. We'll discuss the current state of U.S./U.N. relations with Alvin Adams, the new president of the United Nations Association, the country's largest foreign policy organization.
November 25, 1996 - Midday presents a Westminster Town Hall Forum with writer, photographer, and artist Gordon Parks. His address is entitled “A Life of Art.” Parks recalls his family, time in St. Paul, and his art. Following the speech, Parks answers audience questions.
November 26, 1996 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with newly re-elected U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, whose in the studio to answer questions about issues that will come up in the next session of Congress. Wellstone also answers listener call-in questions.
November 27, 1996 - Midday looks at car safety devices and good winter driving techniques. Studio guests are Sergeant Randy Slinger of the Minnesota State Patrol; and Nancy Frank Skala, safety program coordinator for the Department of Public Safety's Office of Traffic Safety. Slinger and Skala discuss air bags, seatbelts, speeding, and ice. They also answer listeners questions.
November 27, 1996 - MPR’s Leif Enger interviews Mary McGowan, owner of Trocano’s restaurant, about opening the doors to local community for Thanksgiving.
December 2, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning featuring Voices of Minnesota: first, a conversation with Yusef Mgeni, president of the Urban Coalition. The Coalition is an advocacy group for poor people in Minnesota that's based in the Twin Cities.
December 2, 1996 - Economist Dean Ramos comments on the business health of Dayton’s department store and the possibility of being sold.
December 2, 1996 - Healthcare's newest trend is decidedly low tech and low cost. In the past five years, over 300 Minnesotans have been trained as parish nurses...health care professionals working within the church to promote physical and spiritual wellness. Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe visits Crosslake Lutheran Church in northern Minnesota and looks into the nurse movement.