July 21, 1993 - Author William Least Heat Moon speaks at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is a best selling author, his books include "Blue Highways: A Journey Into America" and "PrairyErth (A Deep Map)".
August 19, 1993 - Daniel Popeo, a former federal trial attorney and staff assistant to President Richard Nixon; and Ronald Meshbesher, Minneapolis defense attorney, participated in the Charles Lindbergh Memorial Lectures, held at St. Cloud State University. The two debated on the criminal justice system. Debate was titled “Resolved: That the Criminal Justice System in America Favors a Criminal Over the Victim.“ Daniel Popeo argued that the criminal justice system is weighted in favor of those accused of crimes; Ron Meshbesher argued against that view. Following debate, Popeo and Meshbesher answered audience questions.
September 11, 1993 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on comments by former President Jimmy Carter on Camp David memories and the general concept of peace agreements. Carter was in Twin Cities Friday to present Walter Mondale an award at Macalester College.
September 21, 1993 - John Rollwagen, former CEO of Cray Research, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rollwagen shared his experiences as a private-sector CEO working in the government. Rollwagen spent five months in the Clinton Administration as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Following speech, Rollwagen answered audience questions. 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.
October 4, 1993 - Philosopher and Princeton University Religion Professor Cornell West Cornel West, author of "Race Matters," delivers a lecture at Hamline University in St. Paul.
October 4, 1993 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, comments on reduction of crime in the city and push for gun control in Minneapolis.
October 5, 1993 - General John M. Loh, commander of the Air Combat Command of the United States Air Force, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Loh’s address was titled "A Government Office More Efficient Than Your Business... No Kidding." Following speech, Loh answered audience questions. 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.
October 13, 1993 - Thomas Friedman, New York Times correspondent, speaking at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Friedman’s address was titled “The Clinton Administration: A Report Card." Friedman also spoke on the peace in middle east, which he believes will be a series of 'grey compromises'. Friedman is author of the book “From Beirut to Jerusalem.”
October 14, 1993 - Midday presents Westminster Town Hall Forum speech by Betty Rollin, author and NBC News correspondent. Rollin wrote the best-selling book “Last Wish” about the suicide of her terminally ill mother.
October 19, 1993 - National Press Club speech by famous horror writer Stephen King.