March 4, 1991 - Midday presents “Who's in charge in the 90s?” documentary series, which focuses on bio-medical issues facing the decade. Part three of series focuses on past Nazi Germany medical atrocities, the U.S. Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and how to keep sound ethics behind modern medical experimentation in the United States by utilizing peer review and informed consent.
February 18, 1991 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles the book Home Words : An Anthology of Creative Works. Olson interviews Patrick Malone, director of St. Stephens Shelter; and Derryl Peterson, one of the writing contributors, about project’s purpose and the work presented within publication.
February 11, 1991 - Dan Olson chats with Nothando Zulu, a renowned Twin Cities Black storyteller. Zulu details the art of storytelling, interest from school children, and TV’s negative impact on storytelling. Segment includes Zulu sharing a story from Uganda.
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December 26, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s John Biewen profiles Icelandic North Dakota poet Kristjan Niels Julius. Segment includes interviews about the poet and readings of his work.
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 14, 1990 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on Governor-elect Arne Carlson’s visit to University of Minnesota Regents meeting. Carlson speaks on options and funding in higher education.
November 8, 1990 - MPR’s Stephen Smith presents the documentary "Whom They Fear, They Hate," which explores the issue of hate crime in the U.S. by looking at two communities: Minneapolis/St. Paul and Portland, Oregon.