February 20, 1989 - George "Pinky" Nelson, one of the astronauts to fly first shuttle mission after Challenger disaster, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Nelson’s address was on the topic, "After the Challenger: Getting NASA Off the Ground Again." After speech, Nelson answered audience questions. Nelson is an Iowa native, but considers Willmar, Minnesota his hometown. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
March 2, 1989 - Melvyn Copen, head of the Central American Institute for Business Administration, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Copen’s address was titled "Making Central America a Partner: What U.S. Business Can Do." The topic was on the Central American economy and politics. INCAE is an internationally known post-graduate school of administration based in Central America. Dr. Copen was introduced by Tony Anderson, chair of the Minnesota Meeting. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
March 8, 1989 - Bill Rathje, archaeologist from the University of Arizona in Tucson, speaking at National Recycling Coalition conference held in St. Paul. Rathje’s address was titled "What Our Landfills Say About Us." After speech, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Cathy Berg Moeger, environmental planner and pollution control specialist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Moeger answers listener questions about recycling efforts in Minnesota. The 7th National Recycling Congress was held in St. Paul on September 27, 1988.
March 17, 1989 - Charles Curran, theologian and ordained Roman Catholic priest, speaking in the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota. Curran’s address was on the tensions that exist between theology and academic freedom. Curran came under fire from Vatican officials for his views on abortion, homosexuality and other matters of sexuality.
March 17, 1989 - Pelagie “Mike” Snesrud, director of Public Health Nursing at the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior near Cloquet, speaking at “The Health of Indian Health Care” symposium at College of St. Scholastica. Snesrud discusses the role of the federal Indian Health Service, or IHS, and tribal government in meeting Indian health needs.
March 17, 1989 - Dr. Kathleen Annette, acting Chief Medical Officer for the Bemidji, Minnesota regional office of the Indian Health Service, speaking at “The Health of Indian Health Care” symposium at College of St. Scholastica. Annette discusses the many health and social challenges of Indian community. Dr. Annette is a family practice physician and graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School. She previously held the post of Clinical Director at the Leech Lake Medical Facility and is on the board of the National Association of Native American Physicians.
March 17, 1989 - Eleanor Robertson, RN and acting director of the Bemidji region of the Indian Health Service, speaking at “The Health of Indian Health Care” symposium at College of St. Scholastica. Robertson discusses problems facing her agency, especially as it works on its first budget under the Bush administration.
March 21, 1989 - Bruce McCandless, astronaut and mission specialist for the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, speaking at Moorhead State University. After speech, McCandless answered audience questions, including unmanned launches, how universities can participate in space experiments, and if NASA still has extended exposure platform in space.
March 31, 1989 - Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, activist, author and hunger coordinator for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America West Metro Synod, speaking at a conference in Minneapolis. Nelson-Pallmeyer’s address was on the topic, "The War Against the Poor: Low Intensity Conflict and Christian Faith." He critiques the U.S. involvement in Central America. He traces the development of the phrase, "low intensity conflict," and he gives his view of how the U.S. military and foreign policy toward Central America has been developed.
April 3, 1989 - Richard Thomas, Elanor Clift, John McCormick, and John Barry, all Newsweek magazine editorial writers, are members of a panel discussion at Minnesota Meeting. Their discussion was titled "Uncovering New Policies with Those Who Cover Them". The panelists are presented with numerous questions involving politics, world affairs, and economy. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.