September 23, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham talks with Minnesota Twins players as the team solidifies its lead in the pennant race, returning to form with strong pitching, lots of hits, and error-free fielding.
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 27, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Paul Giel, the former All-American college football and professional baseball player from Winona, Minnesota. Giel is set to be honored at the University of Minnesota with placement into the Hall of Fame Class.
September 30, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports that the Minnesota Twins found out they have won the American League West pennant, despite losing their own game on field with Toronto Blue Jays.
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.
October 2, 1991 - MPR’s Leif Enger presents an appreciation of Herb Carneal, broadcast announcer for the Minnesota Twins. Carneal has been the “voice” of the Twins for 30 years.
October 2, 1991 - MPR’s Leif Enger interviews Herb Carneal, sports broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins. Carneal discusses his early career, his style of radio play calling, and what its like to announce during those losing seasons.
October 4, 1991 - An interview about addressing scalping of tickets and potential actions by the Minnesota Legislature.
October 7, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham takes a look back at the Minnesota Twins 1991 regular season. It was a year of winning streaks and comeback rallies that would eventually reward the team with the American League West pennant.
October 9, 1991 - Sports commentator Howard Sinker breaks down the Twins loss of Game 2 in the 1991 American League Championship Series. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2.