MPR News editor-at-large and retired host Gary Eichten has worn many hats during his 40-plus-year career at Minnesota Public Radio, including news director, special events producer and station manager. He has served as host for Minnesota Public Radio's live, special events news coverage, and has hosted all of the major news programs on Minnesota Public Radio, including Midday, which he hosted for more than 20 years.
A graduate of St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, Eichten began his career at Minnesota Public Radio as a student announcer at KSJR (Minnesota Public Radio's first station). Among the honors Eichten has received during his career is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting award for best local news program. He also assisted in the development of two Peabody award-winning documentaries. In 2007, he was inducted into the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting's Hall of Fame. Eichten has also been awarded the prestigious 2011 Graven Award by the Premack Public Affairs Journalism Awards Board for his contribution to excellence in the journalism profession.
September 26, 1994 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews Minnesota State Public Defender John Stuart who shares the history of juries, established court norms, and trends in the court system.
September 21, 1994 - A Midday call-in with former State Senator Duane Benson, who has now taken over as the executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership.
September 20, 1994 - Dan Salamone, of Minnesota Taxpayers Association, comments on high tax situation in the state and how it relates to candidate platforms in gubernatorial debate.
September 20, 1994 - Joe Peschek, professor of political science at Hamline University, provides analysis on Jimmy Carter’s offer to assist the Clinton Administration on Haiti situation.
September 20, 1994 - A debate between incumbent Governor Arne Carlson and DFL-endorsed candidate for governor John Marty. The debate was recorded at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
September 16, 1994 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone appears on Midday to field listener questions about the invasion of Haiti.
September 14, 1994 - Kathryn Worre, a Minnesota Christian right political activist, discusses the loss of conservative candidate Allen Quist in Independent Republican primary. Woore states she will not support I-R gubernatorial candidate Arnie Carlson in the general election.
September 14, 1994 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone comments on the potential of Clinton Administration authorizing an invasion to Haiti in an effort to restore ousted Haiti president.
September 14, 1994 - Tom Horner, I-R political analyst; and Sara Stoesz, DFL political analyst, discuss yesterday's primary election results. Winners of the primary included Arne Carlson, Rod Grams, John Marty, and Ann Widia. Horner and Stoesz also share thoughts on the upcoming general election.
September 13, 1994 - Celeste Brosenne, exhibit curator; and Steve Keillor, exhibit content expert, discuss the Minnesota Historical Society exhibit "On The Campaign Trail," which explores old and new political campaigns and how they have changed. Brosenne and Keillor also answer listener questions.