March 7, 1994 - MPR’s Mark Zdechik reports on the local program Manos Creativas, which has developed a creative hand project and work forum for Hispanic women in St. Paul.
March 3, 1994 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports on a group of Hmong parents demanding that Saint Paul School District address inadequate education of Asian students. Parents want district to provide Hmong interpreters, teachers, and parent representation.
February 26, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews unknown Russian musician prior to a recital performance at Science Museum of Minnesota.
February 24, 1994 - Midday presents a broadcast of St. Paul Jaycees' Candidate Forum for 1994 U.S. Senate primary race in filling David Durenberger's Minnesota U.S. Senate seat. Candidates from multiple parties debate their positions. Topics include Bosnia conflict, Russia, business, term limits, endorsement process, and President Clinton’s administration.
February 22, 1994 - A discussion on the potential lowering of cable costs for customers with new FCC cable service rate regulations in place.
February 17, 1994 - MPR’s John Rabe interviews an individual at Cardthartic Greeting Cards about product that focus on gay and lesbian market. The company has a contract to sell cards at Dayton’s department store chain.
January 26, 1994 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from City Hall in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Program highlights the history, current state, and future of mining in the Iron Range. In this second hour of program, MPR’s Catherine Winter and Martin Kaste present reports from MPR’s Rachel Reabe and Mark Steil. Following reports, a panel discussion with Doug Schrader, president of the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota; and Bob Roots, lobbyist for United Steel Workers, about mining jobs and future industry.
January 26, 1994 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from City Hall in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Program highlights the history, current state, and future of mining in the Iron Range. In this first hour of program, MPR’s Catherine Winter and Martin Kaste present various reports and interviews from residents, miners, mining companies, and politicians. Following reports, a panel discussion with Jim Gustafson, commissioner of IRRRB; Frederic “Fritz” Knaak, former I-R state representative in White Bear Lake; and Tom Rukavina, DFL state representative from Virginia, who talk about the future of area.
January 3, 1994 - MPR’s Karen Boothe reports on the struggles Southeast Asian elders and research from University of Minnesota Family Studies Professor Dan Detzner. His study looks at the changes in family type and where successes may lie in a bi-cultural environment.
December 24, 1993 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki profiles Jim Cummings, a local bookseller who has a passion for collecting diaries. Segment includes an interview with Cummings and select readings.