December 1, 1994 - Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, discuss their completion of first year in respective offices. Both talk about the future of the cities. They also address current challenges, including racial issues, schools, crime in Minneapolis, and the empty Town Square in St. Paul. Coleman and Sayles Belton also answer listener questions.
August 12, 1994 - An AP Network special report with President Clinton’s remarks to the National Association of Police Organizations at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis; Edward Rendell, mayor of Philadelphia; Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Rudolph Giuliani, mayor of New York City, briefly speak prior to Clinton. Mick Ganley, Minneapolis police Sargent, introduces President Clinton.
August 2, 1994 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman about the start of a city community initiative, called “SafeCity St. Paul.” Coleman details how communications, auditing, and creating an action agenda are being implemented in order to foster safer neighborhoods.
January 13, 1994 - Robert Reich, U.S. Secretary of Labor, speaking at Minnesota Meeting, via a phone link due to travel issues. Reich’s address was on the topic of policies toward business and job growth. Following Reich’s speech, a panel discussion take place. Panelists Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator (D); Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis; Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Curt Johnson, deputy chief of staff and chief policy aid to Governor Arne Carlson, discuss labor and business issues. Panelists and Reich also answers questions from the audience. Lawrence Perlman, head of the Ceridian Corporation, was host of this Minnesota Meeting. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
January 3, 1994 - On this Midday program, coverage from the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral inaugurations. Program includes interviews, music clips, and speeches.
November 3, 1993 - Midday presents the first joint appearance of both mayors-elect of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Sharon Sayles Belton and Norm Coleman talk with MPR’s Gary Eichten and answer listener questions.
October 28, 1993 - A Midday broadcast of KTCA-TV Forum, featuring St. Paul mayoral candidates Norm Coleman and Andy Dawkins. The two discuss political issues and their individual campaigns.
October 19, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, challenger Norm Coleman, a prosecutor in the office of the Minnesota Attorney General, talks about running for St. Paul mayor’s office. Coleman says he sees himself as a moderate politician and strong proponent of the city.