May 31, 1991 - MPR President Bill Kling details the BBC doing a weekend special broadcast from Minnesota that is being sent back to Britain and then out to the world. The politics art and culture of our Midwestern state will be highlighted.
June 10, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone about New York parade celebration of returning military from the Persian Gulf War. Wellstone says he hopes that it is a respect for military serviceman, and not also an attempt by Bush administration on glorification of militarism.
June 11, 1991 - MPR’s Kate Smith interviews Alan Page, former Minnesota Viking and Minnesota Assistant Attorney General, on his focus of scholarships and mentors for children of color through the Page Education Foundation.
June 12, 1991 - Professor William Rogers, member of a local Anti-Mosquito Association, shares his view that the little bugs should be eradicated from the Twin Cities.
June 12, 1991 - Howard Sinker provides cautious positive commentary on the the good play of the Minnesota Twins in the early part of 1991 MLB season.
June 14, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher about St. Paul’s newly instituted curfew for minors. Fletcher details the sanctions.
June 14, 1991 - Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe reports on the controversy behind state land auctions of lakeshore lots in northern Minnesota and the land management issues that followed. One such auction, of a cabin along Lake Kabetogama, caused discomfort for both lease holder and new purchaser.
June 17, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Arthur Kaplan, professor in the Departments of Philosophy and Surgery at University of Minnesota, about the ethics behind when a doctor who is HIV positive should disclose to patients.
June 21, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Heistad looks at the 1991 Twin Cities based Hungry Mind Review publication, which is dedicated to reflections on the Persian Gulf War. Segment includes a reading by Paul Gruchow on his piece from book.
June 21, 1991 - With Grandma’s Marathon on the calendar, MPR’s Gary Eichten speaks with individual from Duluth on the greater tourist season in the city.