October 1, 1991 - A reflection on Minnesota farmer Ambrose Weeres and his 1952 invention, the modern pontoon boat. Weeres passed away on September 28th, 1991.
September 26, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with member of Concordia Moorhead College about the school’s unqiue mascot “Cobber” and it’s origin.
September 20, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham discusses the uneasiness setting in for Twins fans as the team loses ground on their lead in American West pennant race. The team has lost six of the last ten games.
September 15, 1991 - MPR presents the documentary “Learning the White People Way: A Documentary Essay on the History of Federal Indian Boarding Schools.” It is narrated and co-written by Ted Mahto, a Native American from the Red Lake band of Chippewa in northern Minnesota. Mahto reflects on his experience at boarding schools in Pipestone, Minnesota and Flandreau, South Dakota.
September 9, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten speaks with a central Minnesotan farmer who recounts his experience of 9-inch rainfall and being humbled by the wrath of nature.
September 6, 1991 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles the Delavan Agriscience Elementary School, the state's first magnet elementary to build its entire curriculum around the farm. The project grew out of a planning grant from the Center for School Change.
September 5, 1991 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews a curator from the Walker Art Center about a Cindy Sherman gallery exhibition and group discussion. The exhibition showcases Sherman’s work, which featured her using costumes, wigs, and makeup to portray various characters, challenging conventional notions of portraiture and media stereotypes.
September 2, 1991 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy takes a walk around the Minnesota State Fair during the early morning hours and finds that smells predominate, not people.
September 2, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on the varied acts that make up Minnesota State Fair talent show, which includes singers, dancers, and comedians. While many performances are memorable, it’s not always for the reason one would expect.
September 2, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews numerous individuals on the attraction of working at the Minnesota State Fair. No surprise; it’s people.