All Things Considered is a comprehensive source for afternoon news and information provided by various MPR hosts in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington over the decades. The program contains interviews, reports, speeches and breaking coverage.
April 28, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews a Renville County board member about conflict in area among residents over the possibility of an industrial pig farm. Interviewee sees that rural Minnesota is in the midst of change.
April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Larry Buboltz, mayor of Detroit Lakes, about the closing announcement of Swift turkey plant in the city. Buboltz details the challenges ahead…not only for the plant workers, but the entire community.
May 4, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Thomas Heffelfinger, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, about U.S. Justice Department probe into Los Angeles Police Department. Civil rights complaints locally are also discussed.
May 4, 1992 - Former Vice-President Walter Mondale shares his views on President Bush comments about the situation in Los Angeles following the verdict in the trial of four policemen. Mondale also discusses what he sees as failed social and economic U.S. policies affecting the country.
May 7, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews University of Minnesota-Duluth official regarding phone call threats against UMD staff members both on and off campus.
May 13, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews St. Paul Mayor Jim Scheibel about urban federal program development. Scheibel states that an urban policy to assist business and housing is necessary.
May 14, 1992 - An All Things Considered interview about the complex nature of freeways in the Twin Cities. Interviewee states the benefits of faster transportation avenues to suburbs is countered with risk to the vitality of local neighborhoods within Minneapolis and St. Paul.
May 18, 1992 - Local sports commentator Howard Sinker shares thoughts on Minnesota Twins in first month of 1992 MLB season.
May 25, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald interviews author Carolyn Gilman about her book “The Grand Portage Story.” Gilman describes life at location hundreds of years ago during the fur trade.
May 27, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Frank Bencriscutto (aka Dr. Ben), University of Minnesota band leader, who is stepping down from his position after 30+ years. Bencriscutto describes the uniqueness and importance of concert bands.