February 16, 1996 - Mainstreet Radio’s Catherine Winter profiles Minnesota carpenter John Harren. The Warroad resident makes the long narrow sled for Canadian hunters and trappers in the far north of Canada.
March 6, 1996 - MPR’s Dan Gunderson presents profile of North Dakota Poet Laureate Larry Woiwode. Report includes interview with poet, who discusses faith.
March 28, 1996 - As part of a collection of reports looking at the transgender experience, MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Andrea Jenkins, who is transitioning from male to female. Jenkins shares her path, both physically and psychologically. Roberts also speaks with experts about the transgender life.
March 29, 1996 - As part of a collection of reports looking at the transgender experience, MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Deborah Davis, who expresses gender identity as female. Roberts accompanies Davis on a shopping trip and discuss one finding identity without physically transitioning.
April 3, 1996 - As part of a collection of reports looking at the transgender experience, MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Terry, who is transitioning from female to male; and Scott Gerdes, who has already transitioned from female to male. Terry and Scott talk about finding true self in gender identity. Roberts also speaks with experts about the transition medical process.
May 17, 1996 - On this segment of Voices of Minnesota, MPR’s Perry Finelli interviews Wayne Terwilliger, former first-base coach for the Minnesota Twins. Terwilliger discusses his youth, early playing career, hitting, and player salaries.
May 17, 1996 - On this segment of Voices of Minnesota, MPR’s Perry Finelli interviews Wayne Terwilliger, former first-base coach for the Minnesota Twins. Terwilliger discusses coaching the 1987 Twins, his role at first base, and working for the independent ball club St. Paul Saints.
May 30, 1996 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles playwright Rebecca Rice and her play "Everlasting Arms," which is being performed at The Penumbra Theatre.
June 12, 1996 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with composer Philip Blackburn about Harry Partch, an American composer, music theorist, and creator of unique musical instruments.
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.