September 4, 1995 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on the specialized communications utilized by Midway carnies in pulling in fairgoers to play games for prizes.
September 4, 1995 - MPR’s Mary Losure reports on the symphony of different sounds that make up insect calls in summer days and nights. Includes a sampling of sound and matching identifiers.
September 4, 1995 - A Midday interview with Barb Frey, executive director of Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, while she is in Beijing for the UN Women's Conference.
September 9, 1995 - MPR’s Bill Wareham and Chris Roberts discuss new local music releases from summer of 1995. Wareham shares his thoughts on The Glenrustles “Brood” album and Tim Mahoney’s self-titled CD.
September 11, 1995 - Best-selling author Gail Sheehy talks about her newest book, "New Passages: Mapping Your Life across Time."
September 12, 1995 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on Minnesota Twins push for changes with stadium commission at a pro sports task force. The team organization says they need better revenue…and a possibly new venue.
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September 13, 1995 - Lynn Blewett, director of Health & Economics at Minnesota Health department, explains provision in Medicare plan being formulated in Congress that would create tax exempt saving accounts, partially funded by government.
September 18, 1995 - MPR’s Catherine Winter visits Vince Shute’s Place, an area outside of Orr, Minnesota. It’s where bears find refuge and food, thanks to humans…but not without concern and debate from wildlife officials.
September 18, 1995 - Studs Terkel, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and oral historian Studs Terkel, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Terkel’s address was on the topic of observations of the Information Age. Following speech, Terkel answered audience questions. Terkel has written numerous books, including “The Good War” and "Coming of Age: The Story of Our Century by Those Who Have Lived It". Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.