September 17, 1992 -
August 31, 1992 - MPR’s John Biewen reflects on the repetitive nature of Minnesota State Fair reporting, including the annual stories on food, parking, and where to find the free stuff. Fortunately there is a new ride on the Midway this year.
August 27, 1992 - MPR’s John Biewen talks with Gale Frost, Minnesota State Fair museum curator, about the public’s fascination with the State Fair. Frost collects fair artifacts as “markers” of past events.
March 14, 1992 -
November 28, 1991 - MPR’s John Biewen profiles the strange lot of folks that find themselves working on Thanksgiving. Biewen visits and interviews individuals at the airport, a restaurant, on a bus, an elder care facility, and a fire station.
November 1, 1991 - Minnesota Public Radio presents “Choosing Death,” a documentary which examines the issues of doctor-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Documentary includes interviews with patients, doctors, ethicists, and a visit to Holland, the only country in the world where euthanasia is performed openly.
August 30, 1991 - MPR’s John Biewen interviews Minnesota Fair attendees to gauge their excitement on the new Minnesota Public Radio booth at the fairgrounds. It makes for a humbling experience.
August 26, 1991 - MPR’s John Biewen looks beyond the barns, Heritage Square motif, and greasy food to find the cultural diversity of Minnesota State Fair. Segment includes numerous interviews.
May 20, 1991 - Mainstreet Radio’s John Biewen visits La Paysanne, a sheep milk production company outside of Hinkley, Minnesota. The cheeses made from sheep milk include feta and ricotta. The sheep dairy industry in the U.S. is a small market and a tough business to succeed at.
December 26, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s John Biewen profiles Icelandic North Dakota poet Kristjan Niels Julius. Segment includes interviews about the poet and readings of his work.