July 1, 1996 - Mark Rotenberg, University of Minnesota general counsel on Supreme Court affirmative action and how it could affect U of M admissions.
July 1, 1996 - Imation, a data corporation, is starting a new life as an independent company in Oakdale. MPR’s Gary Eicthen interviews Dennis Farmer, vice president for Marketing at Imation about the organization and its future.
July 3, 1996 - Chris Roberts profiles St. Paul’s local "alterna-country" band The Honeydogs. Roberts talks with singer-songwriter Adam Levy about his band, songs from their indie album, and a potential signing to a major label.
July 3, 1996 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger visits the central Minnesota town of Crosby, which is having a comeback of sorts…from prospering former mining town to bustling “antique” town. Those windows now contain 40 antique stores. Locals are hoping the recovery expands to other businesses for community.
July 4, 1996 - Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe visited Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota as part of a report that years of bare bones budgets have taken their toll on Minnesota's park system. Officials say the resources and facilities are being neglected, as funding for parks has not kept pace with popularity.
July 5, 1996 -
July 5, 1996 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews local playwright Martha Boesing, who discusses her play “These Are My Sisters.” The one-person play explores the political and artistic roots of feminism in the 1970's.
July 6, 1996 - MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on insect threat to state park trees in northern Minnesota. Winter talks with Becky Marty, resource manager at Itasca State Park, about efforts to save the woods.
July 9, 1996 - Midday takes up baseball at the Major League All-Star break with St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck and Minnesota Public Radio sports commentator Howard Sinker, who is also State News editor at the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Veeck and Sinker share their thoughts on the state of MLB baseball and also answer listener questions.
July 10, 1996 - Midday talks with University of Minnesota President Nils Hasselmo. Topics include talks on debate over closure of general college idea, tenure rules, and campus security. Hasselmo also answers listener questions.