Coverage of the reception honoring publication of In the Company of Women: Voices from the Women's Movemetrt by the Minnesota Historical Society Press; included are interviews with the authors, and testimonials from many of the women featured in the book, such as Judge Rosalie Wahl, Arvonne Fraser and Rep. Phyllis Kahn.
Author of "Grand Avenue," a look at St. Paul's successful and well-known retail and cultural area, and "Mexican Odyssey," reflections on the author's experiences in running the Grand Avenue store of that name; interviewed by Edie Meissner.
A special presentation of the remarkable personal testimonials about Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with readings by the winners in the essay contest sponsored by Aveda Corporation and Milkweed Editions, Also featured: A presentation by Andrew Malcolm, the author of Mississippi Curents.
Dan Buettner, adventurer and author of "Sovietrek," a fascinating recollection of one of several bicycle treks and cultural explorations he has undertaken throughout the world; interviewed by anthroplogist and author Jack Weatherford.
Tim Penny, former U.S. Representative from Minnesota's First Congressional District and author of "Common Cents: A Retiring Six Term Congressman Reveals How Congress Really Works and What We Must Do To Fix It;" interviewed by Ross Corson, Minnesota Center for the Book.
Daniel Wovcha, ecologist and author of "Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley and Anoka Sandplain," a guide to the region's native habitat; interviewed by Steve Benson.
Walt Bachman, attorney and author of Law v Life: What Lawyers are Afraid to Say About the Legal Profession; interviewed by Psychologist Dr. Daniel Wiener.
Tony Morley and Gordon Regguinti, co-founders of "Colors" magazine, a publication designed to cross the boundaries of race and culture, are interviewed by writer/editor Anthony Peyton Porter.
Pat Bell, Cat's-paw Press, author of The Pre-Publishing Handbook, talks about the logistics involved in getting a book published; interviewed by Roger Sween, Library Cooperation Specialist.
1992 MIDWEST BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, Part 1 "Outstanding Non-Fiction Book Publishers" - Cynthia Leines interviews Sherokee llse of Wintergreen Press; Pat Bell of Cat's-paw Press; and Judy Galbraith of Free Spirit Publishing about various aspects of book publishing.
1992 MIDWEST BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS- Part 2 "The Best in Non-Fiction Book Publishing" - Cynthia Leines interviews MBA Awards Chair Marlin Bree about the winning books and the awards; Donna Montgomery of St. John's Publishing and Marshall Johnson of Fortress Publishing discuss their book awards and publishing activities.
No Limits For Women Artists... a project to support and encourage women in the arts; Betsy Damon hosts a discussion with artists Audrey Cenedella, Beth Grossman and Jane Loechler.
Thomas O'Sullivan, Curator of Art at the Minnesota Historical Scoiety and author of North Star Statehouse: An Armchair Guide to the Minnesota State Capitol; interviewed by Steve Benson.
Bob Schranck, outdoors writer and author of "Wild in the Kitchen: A Collection of Fish and Wild Game Recipes" is interviewed by public relations consultant Pat Lindquist.
Linda Myers, executive director of The Loft: A Center For Writing and Literature in the Twin Cities, and one of the largest literary organizations in the country; interviewed by author Pat Francisco.
Joan Timmerman, professor of theology at The College of St. Catherine and author of Sexuality and Spiritual Growth, is interviewed by Clark Morphew, St Paul Pioneer Press.
Ray Christensen, Minnesota Gophers sportscaster, former WCCO Radio announcer, and author of Golden Memories, with baseball historian and author Stew Thornley, are interviewed by Dave Gade.
Paula Rabinowitz, Associate Professor of English at the University of Minnesota, and author of "They Must Be Represented: The Politics of Documentary," an examination of how film documentaries are created; interviewed by Steve Benson.
Timothy Blade, professor of Design, Housing and Apparel at the University of Minnesota and author of Antique Collecting: A Sensible Guide to its Art and Mystery.
Ashland Price, author of a romance novel trilogy which includes Viking Rose,Viking Flame and Viking Tempest; is interviewed by Debbie Fumanti, Amazing Adventure Company.