June 2, 1994 - Jane Alexander, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Alexander’s address was on the topic of arts in the Twin Cities. Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, introduces Alexander. 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.
May 24, 1994 - Morning Edition’s Bob Potter gets Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton’s reaction to Minnesota Timberwolves team sale announcement. The owners of team are looking to sell professional basketball team to a group in New Orleans.
January 13, 1994 - Robert Reich, U.S. Secretary of Labor, speaking at Minnesota Meeting, via a phone link due to travel issues. Reich’s address was on the topic of policies toward business and job growth. Following Reich’s speech, a panel discussion take place. Panelists Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator (D); Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis; Norm Coleman, mayor of St. Paul; and Curt Johnson, deputy chief of staff and chief policy aid to Governor Arne Carlson, discuss labor and business issues. Panelists and Reich also answers questions from the audience. Lawrence Perlman, head of the Ceridian Corporation, was host of this 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.
January 4, 1994 - MPR’s Tom Fudge tales a look at inauguration of Sharon Sayles Belton, the new Minneapolis mayor; and Jackie Cherryhomes, the new Minneapolis city council president.
January 3, 1994 - On this Midday program, coverage from the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral inaugurations. Program includes interviews, music clips, and speeches.
January 3, 1994 - MPR’s Tom Fudge provides a summary report on the inauguration of Sharon Sayles Belton as mayor of Minneapolis. Sayles Belton becomes the first African American and first woman to hold that position.
November 3, 1993 - Midday presents the first joint appearance of both mayors-elect of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Sharon Sayles Belton and Norm Coleman talk with MPR’s Gary Eichten and answer listener questions.
November 3, 1993 - MPR’s Tom Fudge looks at what kind of mayor Minneapolis has with incoming Sharon Sayles Belton taking on the leadership role. Segment includes commentary from Sayles Belton herself and others.
November 3, 1993 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports that supporters and new Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton celebrate her victory and are grateful for the City of Minneapolis. On the other side, supporters of John Derus say that there will be a lot of change now that Minneapolis is under Sayles Belton's leadership.
October 21, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, talks about wanting to be mayor of Minneapolis.