August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer has a conversation with food author Lynne Rossetto Kasper at Minnesota Public Radio’s State Fair booth. The two talk about organic and local foods.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe interviews Minnesota State fairgoers about Curt “The Big Boar,” the largest pig ever at the State Fair. Curt is 1,340-pound and raised by Pat and Patricia Malvin of Blomkest, MN.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on the changes and new items at the 1994 Minnesota State Fair…as well as the return of the familiar, like the Salem Lutheran Food Hall.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Greta Cunningham presents an audio montage of an array of creative arts and crafts State Fair submissions, described by their creators.
August 25, 1994 - Steven Schier, professor of political science at Carleton College, comments on his views of what will come of the health care and crime bills in the U.S. Senate.
August 25, 1994 - MPR’s Karen Louise Boothe reports on preparations by political campaigns for the Minnesota State Fair, including the John Marty/Nancy Larson gubernatorial ticket. Segment also includes political commentary.
August 26, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten presents excerpts of Governor Arne Carlson and former Minnesota State Representative Alan Quist's appearances on Midday program. The two are vying as Independent Republican candidates for governor.
August 26, 1994 - With the murder of a St. Paul officer, Minneapolis Police Sergeant Pat McGowan talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about the dangers of policing and the toll stress can take on an officer.
August 27, 1994 - On the passing of his friend Gleason Glover, Harry Davis reflects on the local civil rights activist and longtime head of the Minneapolis Urban League. Davis shares historical moments that Glover was a part of in the Twin Cities.
August 29, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts local musicians Prudence Johnson, Gary Rue, American jazz violinist Randy Sabien at MPR’s Minnesota State Fair booth. Wurzer interviews group, who also perform for live audience.