June 9, 1995 -
June 10, 1995 - Minneapolis writer Lawrence Sutin lists the discussion items he endures in attempting to explain Minnesota to outsiders.
June 14, 1995 - All Things Considered’s John Rabe catches up with Scott Miller, St. Paul Pioneer Press beat writer for Minnesota Twins. Miller gives a frank assessment of a team that is 21 games back in division with only 45 games into season.
June 24, 1995 - Local writer and commentator Lawrence Sutin reads out loud…a lot. Children’s literature has become a core with the ritual of reading to his daughter.
June 30, 1995 - Abigail Thernstrom, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, speaking to forum held at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. Topic of forum was, "The American Community: Implications for Social Policy," and examined the role of government in building a sense of community, and how political parties and the political process affect community. Thernstrom presents her views on subject.
June 30, 1995 - Samuel Myers, director of the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice at the Humphrey Institute, speaking to forum held at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. Topic of forum was, "The American Community: Implications for Social Policy," and examined the role of government in building a sense of community, and how political parties and the political process affect community. Myers presents his views on subject.
July 7, 1995 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker provides commentary about Minnesota Twins trade of Rick Aguilera as the team finds itself with a dismal mid-season record.
July 8, 1995 - Local writer and commentator Lawrence Sutin critiques the release and reaction of the Disney animated film, Pocahontas.
July 21, 1995 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota author Barton Sutter reads his essay on fishing in the BWCA, titled The Next Best Thing to Nobody.
July 29, 1995 - Local writer and commentator Lawrence Sutin recalls the experience of picking berries in Minnesota with his family.