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.
October 16, 1991 - With the Minnesota Twins in a post-season run, Tom Mee, the Twins media relations director, looks back on Twins history and highlights the best Twins team over the decades.
October 15, 1991 - U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Clarence Thomas. Durenberger shares his belief that Thomas will come into the role as a U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice and discusses Hill testimony.
October 15, 1991 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Clarence Thomas. Wellstone shares his concerns of the treatment of witness Anita Hill and discusses the topic of sexual harassment.
October 11, 1991 - Minnesota sports commentator Howard Sinker looks at what’s ahead for Game 3 of 1991 American League Championship Series. The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays are tied 1-1 in the series.
October 9, 1991 - Sports commentator Howard Sinker breaks down the Twins loss of Game 2 in the 1991 American League Championship Series. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
October 4, 1991 - An interview about addressing scalping of tickets and potential actions by the Minnesota Legislature.
October 1, 1991 - A reflection on Minnesota farmer Ambrose Weeres and his 1952 invention, the modern pontoon boat. Weeres passed away on September 28th, 1991.
September 27, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Paul Giel, the former All-American college football and professional baseball player from Winona, Minnesota. Giel is set to be honored at the University of Minnesota with placement into the Hall of Fame Class.
September 26, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with member of Concordia Moorhead College about the school’s unqiue mascot “Cobber” and it’s origin.
September 25, 1991 - Minnesota U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone details his stance on use of United Nations inspectors in Iraq and protection support.