May 10, 1996 - Duluth poet Barton Sutter provides commentary on the importance of poetry and it’s status in the United States.
May 21, 1996 - MPR film critic Debra Alexander comments on Joel and Ethan films and the adoration they receive at Cannes Film Festival. The Coen brothers are at French film for their film Fargo.
May 23, 1996 - Health insurance, it is assumed, is designed to help pay for the costs of medical treatment. According to commentator Ken Stewart, the health care system seems to treat some medical conditions differently than others.
May 24, 1996 - The Story of the Fairy Tale
May 27, 1996 - Today, some people will spend time thinking about those who have given their lives in battle. Commentator Ann Daly Goodwin says she has come to realize that in any war, there are victims on both sides. On this Memorial Day, she will remember soldiers who have died, as well as a young girl.
May 31, 1996 - This Midday program features a live broadcast from the Republican State Convention with host Gary Eichten and MPR political commentators Bob Meek and Tom Horner. Program includes an interview with Republican State Convention Chair Chris Georgacas and listener questions.
June 6, 1996 - Midday discusses same-sex marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act. MPR’s Gary Eichten gets different perspectives on the ‘definition’ of same-sex marriage from guests Fritz Knaak, attorney and former State Senator; and Minneapolis family law attorney Suzanne Borne. Knaak and Borne also answer listener questions.
June 7, 1996 - Krista Parker was the 1996 Minnesota State A (not AA as announced) Highschool Storytelling champion from Murray County Central, Slayton.
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June 20, 1996 - When you listen to news reports on the radio or television, or read the local paper, what do you expect? What IS the news of the day? Jim Baden, editor of the Mille Lacs Messenger, thinks the news he puts on the front page of the Messenger IS different from other places - further more, he thinks it SHOULD be.