March 12, 1997 - A special Midday program on history of the fur trade, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Farrell. Why did it become important in 17th and 18th centuries and who profited?
March 6, 1997 - Midday looks at proposals to cut taxes, give tax rebates, or reform the tax system. Studio guests Jim Girard, commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Revenue; and DFL State Representative Dee Long, who chairs the House Tax Committee, provide details of the tax proposals and answer listeners call-in questions.
March 5, 1997 - A Midday special on history, examining museums and how they decide what to collect and display, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Farrell.
February 28, 1997 - A Midday special edition on the last day of a membership drive, with Gary Eichten and Melanie Sommer. Program includes caller commentary.
February 27, 1997 - Midday talks with car expert Jack Gillis, who is out with his 1997 editions of "The Car Book" and "The Truck, Van, and 4-by-4 Book." Gillis also writes a used car book. He answers call-in questions from listeners about safety features, warranties, complaint ratings, prices, and showroom strategies.
February 26, 1997 - As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Voices of Minnesota series, a presentation of excerpts from an interview with George Latimer, former St. Paul mayor.
February 25, 1997 - On this pledge drive Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten and guests talk about the first sign of spring…baseball. Listeners also call in with questions.
February 20, 1997 - On the 35th anniversary of John Glenn's historic flight orbiting the earth, Midday guest Bob Cabana, NASA astronaut and Minneapolis native, answers questions about space exploration.
February 18, 1997 - Midday talks with National Public Radio's Linda Gradstein, who has been NPR's Israeli correspondent since 1990. Her visit is part of MPR's Broadcast Journalist Series. Listeners call in with questions.
February 13, 1997 - Midday rebroadcasts award-winning MPR documentary Song Catcher, Frances Densmore of Red Wing. Following documentary, MPR’s Gary Eichten holds a discussion with guests Marcia Anderson, chief curator and head of the Museum Collections Department at the Minnesota Historical Society; and Faith Bad Bear, assistant curator of Ethnology at the Science Museum of Minnesota.