March 15, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles St. Paul poet and essayist David Mura. Mura is interviewed about his experience getting a writing grant and moving to Japan for a year.
January 19, 1991 -
January 18, 1991 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Minnesota writers Patricia Hampl and Carol Bly about the importance of reading during times of war. Interview takes place during The Gulf War.
December 26, 1990 - On this Midday program, a documentary on Iceland satirical poet Kristjan Niels Julius, followed by an interview with author Barry Lopez.
December 20, 1990 -
December 15, 1990 -
November 30, 1990 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Native American poet Joy Harjo, who discusses language, the Earth, and Western reality. Segment includes Harjo reading her poetry.
November 29, 1990 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on the Walker Art Center performance piece Persimmon Peel, created by Laurie Carlos and Robbie McCauley.
July 18, 1990 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on playwright August Wilson’s departure from St. Paul to Seattle, Washington. Friend interviews Wilson about his writing experience while living in Minnesota.
May 16, 1990 - On this episode of Take-Out program, host Beth Friend presents a collection of arts and culture items. Program includes: - An interview with author Gretchen Urnes Beito and Pomegranate Press publisher Kathryn Leigh Scott about "Coya Come Home: A Congresswoman's Journey." the book is an authorized biography of Coya Knutson, the first woman elected to Cogress from Minnesota - An interview with Richard Lack and John Walker on 20th anniversary of Atelier Lack School of Classical Realism - An interview with author Stuart Dybek about his book, The Coast of Chicago: Stories - A tribute to Jim Henson, who unexpectedly passed away on May 16th, 1990 Program also includes music clips and news updates.