August 26, 1991 - During the hour you'll hear a documentary about the 19th Amendment, entitled "A Woman's Place," followed by MPR’s Dan Olson conversation about women's rights on this Women's Suffrage Day with Gloria Griffin, of the Minnesota Women's Consortium; and Phyllis Kahn, a state representative. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson hosted the program from the State Fair.
August 27, 1991 - MPR’s Karen Boothe reports on the washing, hair brushing, blow-drying, body shaping, and walking skills that are integral for success in the show ring at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports from the Fine Arts building at the State Fair. Friend interviews Karl Bethke, Studio Arts professor at University of Minnesota, and Marky Lingin, Director of Education at Walker Arts Center, who are judges of the many submissions competing for the desired fair ribbons and awards.
August 28, 1991 - Did you know aviation enigineers created the mini-dount machine? MPR’s Bill Wareham presents a short history of three State Fair food classics: cheese curds, mini donuts, and pronto pups. Wareham talks with vendors behind the fairground treats.
August 28, 1991 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder talks with Star Tribune political reporter Betty Wilson about the ins & outs for politicians attending the Minnesota State Fair.
August 29, 1991 - Remember the Boschwitz root beer floats? MPR’s Karen Boros walks the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and interviews politicians Arne Carlson, Dave Durenberger, Rudy Boschwitz, and Paul Wellstone about their interactions with fairgoers.
August 29, 1991 - A U.S. Forest Service official details the strategy of managing fires in Voyageurs National Park. The plan calls for addressing all human-made fires. Natural fires (ex. - lightning-started fires) are left to burn depending on the parameters.
August 30, 1991 - MPR’s John Biewen interviews Minnesota Fair attendees to gauge their excitement on the new Minnesota Public Radio booth at the fairgrounds. It makes for a humbling experience.
August 30, 1991 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on the attraction of llamas at the Minnesota State Fair. While most see them as pets, for breeding, or for wool, one fairgoer wonders what they taste like.
August 30, 1991 - On this Voices from the Heartland, an interview with naturalist writer and commentator Laurie Allmann, who details how she writes about nature and how it comes from direct experience.