October 16, 1993 - A Midday discussion on mental health policy with guests Kathy Kelso, executive director of Minnesota Mental Health Association; and Catherine Salmon, executive director of West Central Community Services Center in Willmar, Minnesota. Topics include the perception of mental health.
October 16, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts highlights a same-sex commitment ceremony at Spirit of The Lakes Church in a report on how same-sex couples and churches are approaching a situation where gay unions aren't recognized under state law as a legal contract like heterosexual marriages.
October 18, 1993 - Bob Jobbins, editor of the BBC World Service News, answers questions from a University of Minnesota audience and from MPR listeners about developments in the Middle East, the process of gathering news from all over the world, and the influence of world news organizations like the BBC.
October 19, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on local attempts to solve a battle between man and beaver over the damming of culverts. The potential solution is use of Clemson levelers in culverts, which allows a water flow that does not draw the blocking instinct of the beaver.
October 19, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, challenger Norm Coleman, a prosecutor in the office of the Minnesota Attorney General, talks about running for St. Paul mayor’s office. Coleman says he sees himself as a moderate politician and strong proponent of the city.
October 20, 1993 - Sarah DeCosse, attorney with the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, discusses the U.S. actions taken regarding Haiti and the humanitarian issues within the country. DeCosse also answers listener questions.
October 20, 1993 - MPR’s Joe Follansbee interviews former Minnesota U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy who shares a poem on deer hunting, equinox, and views of poets.
October 20, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone talks congressional actions and the non-binding agreement being worked on regarding political and social unrest in Haiti.
October 20, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, incumbent St. Paul Mayor Andy Dawkins describes himself and what he sees as needs of the city, including stopping flight to the suburbs.
October 21, 1993 - Steven Schier, a professor at Carleton College, on Skip Humphrey party endorsement of challenger against DFL endorsed candidate. Schier provides historical perspective on action.