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.
June 12, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Bob Starr, a member of the Minnesota Inventors Congress, about the organization’s annual inventors expo. Starr shares some of the current and past inventions.
June 11, 1992 - A conversation with an educator on the historical background of tribal government and the how that pertains to controversy of White Earth elections.
June 10, 1992 - Choua Lee, a Hmong member of Saint Paul School Board, talks about the need for community, educational, and family prevention efforts to provide support for local Asian youth and pushing back against gang activity.
June 4, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with staff member at Science Museum of Minnesota regarding art defacement at the site, where a diorama was damaged.
June 4, 1992 - Republican Bill Schreiber, an outgoing Minnesota State representative, reflects on his time at the State Capitol and what the future may hold for legislature in the 1990s.
June 3, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the 'Earth Summit', is being held.
June 1, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker gives his take on the Minnesota Twins coming to an agreement on a contract with star baseball player Kirby Puckett.
May 28, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews local educator civil rights activist Bill Wilson about mentoring male youth in St. Paul. Wilson highlights tutoring, Afrocentric culture activities, and career planning.
May 27, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Frank Bencriscutto (aka Dr. Ben), University of Minnesota band leader, who is stepping down from his position after 30+ years. Bencriscutto describes the uniqueness and importance of concert bands.
May 18, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker shares thoughts on Minnesota Twins in first month of 1992 MLB season.