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 29, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with former Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about the professional life and mindsight and how it is impacted by some aspects of the work, social environment, and local politics.
September 25, 1992 - A discussion on society developing ‘list’ memorials, such as the Vietnam Wall Memorial and AIDS quilt.
September 23, 1992 - A discussion on MPR’s All Things Considered about a study on cancer among farmers. Potential culprits mentioned are ultraviolet rays from the sun and pesticide usage on the farmland.
September 22, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with a professor about the equinox. Saint's Days, dates, start of seasons, as well as holidays are humorously discussed.
September 17, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews racing coach of Paycheck, a turkey who was to compete in Worthington Turkey Race until found killed. It makes for a strange conversation.
September 16, 1992 - An interview with Michael Scandrett, new director of HealthRight, a health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes.
September 14, 1992 - With the death of Dr. Philip Benson, a conversation on doctor obligations to disclose if they have an AIDS diagnosis.
September 14, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Bob Weinholzer, MN GOP chairman, about his disapproval on the concept of crossover voting in primaries.
September 14, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker says despite mathematical possibilities, the Minnesota Twins season is over as the team has attempted and failed to catch up in the standings.
September 7, 1992 - Political analysts Bob Meek and Tom Horner provide commentary of the 1992 presidential campaign between incumbent George H. Bush and challenger Bill Clinton.