September 2, 1994 - Live from the Minnesota Public Radio State Fair booth, MPR’s Beth Friend hosts a special September edition of First Friday. Highlighted are the cast from the Penumbra play “Spunk,” vocalist Ruth Mackenzie demonstrates Swedish cow calls, the band Cave Music offers punk with a smile, Dancing Elvis Dads perform, and a visit State Fair art exhibit.
September 2, 1994 - Keith Ellison, attorney and community activist, speaks about the differences between 1992 murder of police officer Jerry Haaf and 1994 killing of officers Ron Ryan, Jr. and Timothy Jones by Guy Harvey Baker. David Ward, University of Minnesota criminology professor; Yusef Mgeni, president of Twin Cities Urban Coalition; and Don Davis, Brooklyn Police Chief also make comments.
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September 3, 1994 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles crop artist Lillian Colton. Segment includes a guided tour of Colton’s artwork at her home and Colton introducing crop art to young fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe walks and records the Minnesota State Fair. Rabe interviews various fairgoers and shares some ‘insightful’ commentary along the way.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Bob Potter walks the Minnesota State Fair in search of free stuff. He succeeds in grand fashion with a full stomach.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Mary Losure reports on a day at the Minnesota State Fair with her family. Between the Midway and food, it’s an illuminating monetary experience.
September 5, 1994 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on introducing farm animals to urban fairgoers, to further educate on the importance of farming and agriculture.