Reporter Mike Mulcahy records tracks on Gorbachev's visit to Minnesota for NPR, with pauses for actuality inserts, which are at end of audio.

Perpich 00:17

"I imagine he has to get the economy back on track, it?s the best place in the world to come for information and expertise, be it agri-processing, be it medical, be it computers or high tech."

Al Isley 00:23

"Geographical similarity between Mn and Soviet Union, companies like Control Data that sold the first mainframe computer to the Soviets in 1960's has a long history of doing business there, as do other MN companies."

Jim Nichols, Minnesota Agricultural Commissioner 00:15

"Trying to move beyond what's not being accomplished in Washington, this is his idea to come to MN, not the state dept."

David Spear, Trade and Economic Development Commissioner 00:21

"Inappropriate to lecture or judge someone you invite."

Written in box lid: (Filed for NPR) Mulcahy dictates lead on the tape. It's a set up story for Gorbachev visit to MN. (it is not produced. it is actualities and voice tracks). Gov. Rudy Perpich cut on why Gorby woud come here.