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- Mainstreet Radio: Minnesota Citizens' Forum from FarmFest, part 1
A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast of Minnesota Citizens’ Forum, live from FarmFest in Redwood Falls. In the first hour of program, Minnesota Farm Radio Network’s Tom Rothman hosts a discussion of the importance of a strong rural economy to Minnesota.
- Governor Ventura - State of the State address
Live coverage of Governor Jesse Ventura's State of the State address, with a preview by a panel of political analysts, and comments by House and Senate leaders, and MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy.
- Republican State Convention in Minneapolis, part 2
Gary Eichten continues broadcast from the Republican state convention at Target Center in Minneapolis. Program features reports from the floor of the convention, and the views of MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Commentators also answer listener questions. Program ends with official opening of convention, and speech from Minority House Speaker Steve Sviggum.
- Republican State Convention in Minneapolis, part 1
Gary Eichten broadcasts from the Republican state convention at Target Center in Minneapolis. Program features interviews with the candidates for Governor, the endorsed candidate for Attorney General, reports from the floor of the convention, and the views of MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Commentators also answer listener questions.
- DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, part 2
Gary Eichten continues broadcast from the DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, and talks with some of the gubernatorial candidates, MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Also includes various reporting on floor from MPR reporters Mark Zdechlik, Martin Kaste, and Karen Louise Boothe.
- DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, part 1
Gary Eichten broadcasts from the DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, and talks with some of the gubernatorial candidates, MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek.
- Garrison Keillor at the State Fair with annual Minnesota Quiz
Garrison Keillor hosts his annual “Minnesota Quiz” in MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Audience members try to answer various questions about for prizes. Topics of quiz include state history, sports, weather and arts. Gary Eichten briefly closes out program.
- Talk of the Nation Special: The verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial
A Talk of the Nation special report, with NPR’s Robert Siegel and Nina Totenberg providing live coverage of O.J. Simpson verdict. After acquittal verdict is announced, there is commentary and interviews.
- Bill Clinton crime bill address in Minneapolis
An AP Network special report with President Clinton’s remarks to the National Association of Police Organizations at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis; Edward Rendell, mayor of Philadelphia; Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Rudolph Giuliani, mayor of New York City, briefly speak prior to Clinton. Mick Ganley, Minneapolis police Sargent, introduces President Clinton.
- NPR Special: Richard Nixon funeral service
NPR SPECIAL live coverage of Richard Nixon funeral service. Program includes sermon from Billy Graham; speeches by Henry Kissinger, Bob Dole, Pete Wilson, and Bill Clinton. There are also brief commentary and reports.