February 3, 1995 - On this February First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection that includes: Poet Christopher Merrill discusses not seeing the evil of Bosnian War, Sci-fi author Octavia Butler on a character who feels other’s pain, Geraldine Brooks on islamic women behind the veil, and Diversity in American Art.
February 3, 1995 - On this segment of First Friday, 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 4, 1995 - On this Saturday Midday, Chris Walsh, Star Tribune assistant travel editor, discusses winter travel destinations and getaways in the Upper Midwest. Walsh also answers listener questions.
February 6, 1995 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Vern Mikkelsen, upon being named to the National Basketball Hall of Fame. Mikkelsen reflects on his game days as a Minneapolis Laker and being known by many as the NBA’s first power forward.
February 6, 1995 - Midday presents a discussion on child support. Guests include Laura Kadwell, director of Child Support Enforcement at Minnesota Health and Human Services Department; Skip Humphrey, Minnesota attorney general; and Ron Sieloff, of "R-Kids," an organization of non-custodial parents and second families.
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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.