January 7, 1991 -
January 7, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge interviews Brian Coyle, the first openly gay Minneapolis City Councilmember, about domestic partner benefits that local government is considering.
January 9, 1991 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten talks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone about the prospects of war in the Persian Gulf. Wellstone comments on his take of how Congress will act with Bush Administration’s push for military action.
January 18, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Minnesota writers Patricia Hampl and Carol Bly about the importance of reading during times of war. Interview takes place during The Gulf War.
January 21, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Julin looks at Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success (COMPASS), a state program that brings together residence artist and students in developing writing.
January 25, 1991 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles the Quadna Mountain Resort in Hill City, Minnesota. The resort has had a run of financial struggles and numerous owners. The latest owner is attempting to bring back life to the business, which is the largest employer in the small community. Local residents finds themselves both worried and wary.
January 25, 1991 - An All Things Considered interview with Larry Stark about ice fishing in Minnesota and the process of co-writing Hook, Line, and Shelter: Ice Fishing Tales And Photos, Too.
January 26, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Ralph Leidholdt, a U.S. civilian taken hostage during Iraq invasion of Kuwait. Leidholdt recalls the experience of his capture by Iraqi forces in Kuwait and detainment in Iraq, until negotiations secured his release. The experience included a Prairie Home Companion tape collection and Muhammad Ali as a negotiator.
January 29, 1991 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the need for a national energy policy. Durenberger also comments on environmental concerns over Bush administration energy producing positions.
February 5, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on the Minnesota Twins signing of veteran Major League Baseball pitcher Jack Morris. It is a “coming home” of sorts, as he attended Highland Park High School in St. Paul, Minnesota.