November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Catherine Winter about bad driving conditions in the Twin Cities due to blowing snow. Segment includes interview with MTC spokesman about closing down bus system at 8PM.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Meersman interviews a city official on the preparation and current actions being taken in attempt to clear large amount of snow from streets. The city’s planned leaf removal maintenance has been sidelined until maybe next April.
November 1, 1991 - Morning Edition’s Mark Heistad interviews Jim Mathews, forecaster at National Weather Service, about the surprising intensity and amount of snowfall. Mathews details some reasons behind powerful storm.
November 1, 1991 - Midday’s Bob Potter talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist at Carver Park Reserve, on how animals are dealing with the massive snowstorm. Heidel describes how she believes animals were far less surprised by blizzard than people in region, and prepared much better.
November 1, 1991 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews Ken Moore, of AAA, who details the busy work going on in trying to assist drivers stuck in the snow. Interview is followed by a report from MPR’s Karen Wallevand on the ice issues on roads in Rochester.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Karen Boothe interviews Bob LaShomb, of Metro Transit Commission, about the status of morning bus service after large snowstorm arrives into the Twin Cities.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Lorna Benson reports on officials’ frustration over people traveling on roads during storm, with many becoming stranded. Roads are becoming increasingly unpassable except for emergencies. Snow removal crews in Mankato were pulled off roads out of safety to workers.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Mary Losure presents numerous interview audio clips of how Twin Cities residents have been dealing with commutes during the snowstorm. No one seems to be a fan of MTC bus service…or the snow.
November 1, 1991 - MPR’s Dan Olson takes a look at gay and lesbian discrimintation in Minnesota and the opposing viewpoints on expanding Minnesota Human Rights Act or various city ordinances that include protections for the gay and lesbian community.
November 1, 1991 - Minnesota Public Radio presents “Choosing Death,” a documentary which examines the issues of doctor-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Documentary includes interviews with patients, doctors, ethicists, and a visit to Holland, the only country in the world where euthanasia is performed openly.