June 22, 1992 - A collection of MPR staff reading pieces from Land in Her Own Name: Women As Homesteaders in North Dakota by H. Elaine Lindgren. The book recounts women's fascinating accounts from rural life…such as locating a claim, erecting a shelter, and living on the prairie in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
June 17, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports from Clarkfield, as the southwestern Minnesota town surveys the damage after severe storm and winds struck area.
June 17, 1992 - MPR’s Jon Gordon reports on the devastation left from multiple tornadoes that struck southwest Minnesota towns. Chandler and Lake Wilson were the worst hit.
June 16, 1992 - Audio clip of Midmorning listeners sharing their book suggestions.
June 13, 1992 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports from Rio de Janeiro and shares his takeaway of the various speeches from world leaders at Earth Summit. Ancient poets from India, medieval Icelandic bards, and Chinese proverbs were invoked.
June 13, 1992 - A Weekend Edition interview on public interest in travel books. Segment includes a group of recommendations of travel writing from a bookseller.
June 12, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the concerns in community on the challenges that Hmong youth face, including a growing gang environment. Roberts speaks with a group of youth, police officials, and Hmong advocates about the issues young people face and the fears of community members.
June 11, 1992 - A conversation with an educator on the historical background of tribal government and the how that pertains to controversy of White Earth elections.
June 9, 1992 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on influx of Hispanic migrant farm workers looking for work and housing in Crookston area of Minnesota. Segment includes interviews with migrant workers and local officials on the issues and struggles migrants and area face.
June 6, 1992 - MPR’s Joe Kelly gives an audio tour of what fascinates him about the city of Duluth.