February 7, 1995 -
February 8, 1995 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews American poet Christopher Merrill, who shares his frustration on the lack of concern in arts community of the Bosnian War tragedy. Segment also includes Merrill reading Bosnian poetry.
February 8, 1995 - MPR’s John Biewen reports on Hmong women breaking tradition by going to work, changing the family dynamic. The friction between traditional and new gender roles have led to divorce for some in Hmong community.
February 10, 1995 - MPR’s Karen Louise Boothe reports on highlights of Sharon Sayles Belton’s State of the City address. Topics of speech included Minneapolis police and environmental city initiatives. Segment also includes commentary from other local officials.
February 13, 1995 - Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Biomedical Ethics at the University of Minnesota, provides a definition of the Office of Surgeon General.
February 16, 1995 - Nadine Strossen, president of American Civil Liberties Union, discusses her book "Defending Pornography: Free Speech, Sex, and the Fight for Women's Rights" and the subject of pornography in relation to law and community. Strossen also answers listener questions.
February 17, 1995 - NPR’s award-winning author Tom Gjelten discusses his book "Sarajevo Daily: A City and Newspaper Under Siege." Gjelten also answers listener questions.
February 18, 1995 - On this Saturday Midday, Timothy Blade, professor in the department of Design, Housing and Apparel at University of Minnesota, discusses antiques collecting, definitions, and pricing. Blade also answers listener questions.
February 20, 1995 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator (D), discusses the Senate. Topics include cuts, balanced budget amendment, social programs, and endowments. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
February 24, 1995 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on concerts in a Little Falls home. McCallum explores the intimate nature for both performer and concert goer alike in the house setting.