September 4, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Minnesota author Karal Ann Marling about random facts on the Minnesota State Fair. Topics include the lack-luster quality of prizes in the Midway, the Ferris wheel, and butter sculpture.
September 4, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts and Jay Weiner chat about the history of sports at the MInnesota State Fair. Dan Patch’s 1906 harness horse racing world record, car racing, and ice follies are highlighted.
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July 17, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the poetry scene in the Twin Cities by visiting local performance venues. Roberts interviews organizers and poets and gets their take on Minnesota’s poetry revival.
June 26, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Chong Koua Yang, owner of Hmong Auto Services in St. Paul. Yang provides an option to those in Hmong community where language is still an obstacle in daily American life.
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June 19, 1993 - An interview with author Jim Heynen, includes reading of "The Hike".