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.
August 5, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with local critic and author Karal Ann Marling about controversial art at the Minnesota State Fair. Marling share shares her thoughts about fair in general.
August 3, 1992 - Daniel Farber, University of Minnesota law professor, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about his concerns on the process of electing judges.
July 31, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with a women’s track & field coach on the state of sport, as other sports, such as soccer, are drawing the interest of youth.
July 30, 1992 - As the Minnesota Twins season takes a downturn into the second half of 1992 season, local sports commentator Howard Sinker comments on what team must do to regain dominance.
July 29, 1992 - An interview with member of the Minnesota 100, a program that links middle-management professional women with executives from other companies.
July 29, 1992 - A discussion on building more diversity in business world and those efforts, including the Glass Ceiling Initiative and the Minnesota 100, a program that links middle-management professional women with executives from other companies.
July 28, 1992 - A conversation on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services reintroduction of the Osprey into the southern part of state, including the metro. The bird population dropped dramatically in the area because of shooters and pesticides.
July 27, 1992 - All Thing’s Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Minnesota wrestler John Morgan about Roman Greco wrestling. Morgan details the different styles of wrestling and comments on not participating in 1992 Olympics.
July 24, 1992 - Mike Martin, executive director of Minnesota Cable Communications Association, comments on re-regulation legislation being passed.
July 23, 1992 - An interview on the test installation of kiosks around the state where customers can purchase tickets for Minnesota Twins ballgames.