September 3, 1992 - On this special Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a collection song, storytelling, and controversial art.
September 3, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend tours the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition with Margy Ligon, director of education at Walker Arts Center. Along with farm scenes and sunsets are multi-culturalism and social commentary work, including African American and Native American themes.
September 4, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder talks with Minnesota author Michael Dorris about his book, Morning Girl. During segment, Dorris reads snippet from novel.
September 5, 1992 - On 31 August 1992, Prince signed a new recording contract with Warner Bros. Records worth a potential $100 million. Which was more than several pop mega-deals struck earlier: Madonna's contract with Warners and Michael Jackson's pact with Sony Music, both estimated at $60 million each. The deal was made public on 4 September 1992.
September 7, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten gets a history lesson on Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. The Corn Palace, created to promote South Dakota agriculture, celebrates its 100th birthday in 1992.
September 7, 1992 - Political analysts Bob Meek and Tom Horner provide commentary of the 1992 presidential campaign between incumbent George H. Bush and challenger Bill Clinton.
September 7, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Heistad talks with Marylee Fithian, a Minnesota State Fair chaplain, about what a day at the fair is like for her. Those days entail a lot of walking, lost children, and spiritual guidance.
September 7, 1992 - On this Sound Money segment, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Ruth Hayden, author of How to Turn Your Money Life Around. Ruth discusses the obstacles and mindsets that face women regarding money.
September 8, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president and presidential candidate, who reflects on political colleague Quentin Burdick, North Dakota U.S. senator. Burdick passed away on September 8th, 1992.
September 9, 1992 - Q&A segment of American writer Susan Sontag about her book, Volcano Lover.