September 2, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe takes a wireless into crowd outside MPR booth to get an idea of why they are at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 2, 1994 - Live from the Minnesota Public Radio State Fair booth, MPR’s Beth Friend hosts a special September edition of First Friday. Highlighted are the cast from the Penumbra play “Spunk,” vocalist Ruth Mackenzie demonstrates Swedish cow calls, the band Cave Music offers punk with a smile, Dancing Elvis Dads perform, and a visit State Fair art exhibit.
September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews potter Bob Briscoe and home economist Diane Undis about the nuances and varities of the proper hot dish.
September 3, 1994 -
September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles crop artist Lillian Colton. Segment includes a guided tour of Colton’s artwork at her home and Colton introducing crop art to young fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe walks and records the Minnesota State Fair. Rabe interviews various fairgoers and shares some ‘insightful’ commentary along the way.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Bob Potter walks the Minnesota State Fair in search of free stuff. He succeeds in grand fashion with a full stomach.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on introducing farm animals to urban fairgoers, to further educate on the importance of farming and agriculture.
September 6, 1994 - MPR’s Leif Enger reports on White Earth Reservation tribe purchase of about 3,500 acres in attempt to reclaim land. Segment includes numerous interviews and views from tribal members and local Menominee county residents.
September 7, 1994 - MPR’s Leif Enger reports on The Tamarac Refuge area, and White Earth Reservation’s attempts to reclaim land for the Native American tribe. Segment includes numerous interviews and views from tribal members, wildlife management, politicians, and nearby Detroit Lake residents.