June 7, 1999 - Mike Christensen, executive director of the Allina Foundation and vice-president for Community Investment for Allina Health System; Judith Borger, author of "Honeywell: The First 100 Years"; and Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, discuss the Honeywell merger's impact on the community.
May 7, 1999 - A special Midday broadcast from the IDS Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis. MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Minneapolis mayor Sharon Sayles Belton. Topics include downtown development planning, proposed light rail, and crime prevention. Belton also answers audience and listener questions. Following Belton interview, “CJ", gossip columnist from Star Tribune, discusses celebrities in Minneapolis.
August 14, 1998 - Sharon Sayles Belton, Minneapolis mayor, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about her new budget for the city, and the wide range of issues facing the city: housing, crime, schools, jobs, transportation and more. Program starts with discussion about Shubert theatre and Block E development.
November 5, 1997 - Midday speaks with newly re-elected Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton about the future of the city. Listeners call in with questions.
October 29, 1997 - Midday features a discussion with candidates for mayor of Minneapolis, current mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and her challenger, former Mpls. Council member Barbara Carlson.
August 21, 1997 - MPR’s John Biewen presents the first of two reports on how the Twin Cities are responding to black newcomers. Report includes commentary from residents, politicians, and academics.
August 21, 1997 - MPR’s John Biewen presents the second of two reports on how the growth of the black population is affecting race relations in the Twin Cities. Report includes commentary from residents, politicians, and academics.
February 8, 1996 - Midday speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, who gave her State of the City addess Wednesday night. She talks about the condition of Minnesota's biggest city. Listeners call in with questions.
January 16, 1995 - MPR presents a special program in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Program presents a collection of various MLK Day speeches including Paul Wellstone, Sharon Sayles Belton, and Joe Kingman on behalf of Arne Carlson, at Concordia College. Also included is a Harry Belafonte speech at the MLK Holiday Breakfast, an interview with Yusef Mgeni, and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech.
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. Coleman and Belton talk about the future of the cities. They also address current challenges, including racial issues, schools, crime in Minneapolis, and empty Town Square in St. Paul. Coleman and Belton also answer listener questions. National League of Cities held its annual meeting in Minneapolis, which both Coleman and Belton attended.