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MPR Goes to the Fair
August 26 - September 6, 2004
Minnesota Public Radio is presenting live broadcasts and on-stage events every day of this year's Minnesota State Fair: political discussions, music, and even Garrison Keillor!
Take the Weather Quiz!
Mark Seeley is back on Midday, August 26, and he's brought his annual weather quiz! Listen to the broadcast or see it in person at the MPR booth to answer all your weather questions.
Special Offer
Visit Minnesota Public Radio at the Minnesota State Fair for all your favorite public radio goods. Make a purchase of at least $50 and you'll receive a FREE A Prairie Home Companion mug!
You Could Win a Vespa!
Stop by the MPR booth at the corner of Judson and Nelson and enter to win a red Vespa ET2, courtesy of Vespa Minnesota. The last day to enter the Vespa giveaway is September 6, the last day of this year's fair!
Event Highlights
- Side by Side Presidential Rally
09/03/04, 11 a.m.
A rousing public discussion examining our nation's top-seat candidates, with DFL commentator Bob Meek and Republican commentator Tom Horner. The audience will try to convince the last undecided voter in Minnesota why their candidate should be the next president.
- A Prairie Home Companion
09/04/04, 3 p.m.
Garrison and gang bring their live show to the historic heart of the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand.
Schedule of Events
| August 26 |
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Midday with Gary Eichten
During the 11 a.m. hour, Mark Seeley talks about amazing weather and conducts his annual weather quiz. Over the noon hour, Gary Eichten is joined by Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar and Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.
Broadcast live on all MPR news and information stations.
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August 26, 11 a.m.
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MPR booth at corner of Judson & Nelson [Show me]
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| August 27 |
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The Morning Show with Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole
Special guests Ann Reed and the Clearwater Hot Club join Dale and Jim Ed.
Broadcast live on all MPR classical music stations.
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August 27, 6 a.m.
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"Horse Tales" with Cathy Wurzer
During the 1 p.m. hour, the Emily and Tim swing duo prime the audience for a 2 p.m. conversation about horses with equestrian and regional Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
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August 28, 1 p.m.
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| August 29 |
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Tin Star Sisters
Boiling 21 years of sisterhood down to a unique amalgam of pop standards, showtune ditties, and off-beat originals, the Tin Star Sisters mix accordian, tap, xylophone, and ukeleles with heartfelt lyrics, an earnest delivery, and a touch of razzle dazzle to cook up a delicious good-times casserole-State Fair style!
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August 29, 1 p.m.
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| August 30 |
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Midmorning with Kerri Miller
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak stops by for a lively discussion.
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August 30, 9 a.m.
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| August 31 |
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The Citizens League Higher Education Roundtable
Join Vance Opperman, Rondi Erickson and Tom Gillaspy at the MPR booth for an honest, high-spirited and open-ended discussion on the future of higher education in Minnesota. Moderated by Star Tribune editorial columnist Lori Sturdevant.
Recorded for broadcast on MPR news and information stations.
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August 31, 1 p.m.
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| September 1 |
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The Loft Presentation
Come hear young rising literary stars from the Loft Literary Center's Summer Youth Program reading their amassing works. There will also be readings of the slightly older writers from the Loft's adult creative writing classes. Chicks on Sticks will be on hand to distribute poetry on a stick.
Recorded for broadcast on MPR news and information stations.
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September 1, 1 p.m.
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| September 2 |
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Mark Anderson and his World Drum Ensemble |
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September 2, 1 p.m.
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| September 3—"Minnesota Public Radio Day at the State Fair" |
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Midmorning with Kerri Miller
Who should control the House and what are the key legislative issues for the upcoming election? Join Kerri Miller, Republican Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum, and Democrat Minority Leader Matt Entenza for a lively public debate.
Broadcast on all MPR news and information stations.
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September 3, 9 a.m.
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Carousel Park
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State of the Arts with Marianne Combs
Broadcast on all MPR news and information stations.
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September 3, 10 a.m.
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Carousel Park
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Side by Side Presidential Rally with Gary Eichten
During the 11 a.m. hour, Governor Tim Pawlenty joins Gary Eichten for a Q&A session.
At noon, Gary hosts the "Side by Side Presidential Rally." Join us for a rousing public discussion examining our nation's top-seat candidates. On stage Gary Eichten is joined by DFL commentator Bob Meek and Republican commentator Tom Horner. We have also located the final undecided voter in Minnesota who needs our help and collective insights. The audience will share their compelling reasons and convince this poor lost soul why their candidate should be the next president of the United States of America.
Broadcast on all MPR news and information stations.
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September 3, 11 a.m.
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Carousel Park
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Strolling Violins from the MacPhail Center |
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September 3, 1 p.m.
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Carousel Park
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Minnesota Opera performance
Recorded for broadcast on all MPR classical music stations.
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September 3, 2 p.m.
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Carousel Park
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September 3, 3 p.m.
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Carousel Park
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Vocalessence
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September 3, 4 p.m.
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Carousel Park
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| September 4 |
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| September 5 |
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Michelle Kinney and Jacqueline Ferrier Ultan
Two cellos going at it, playing everything from classical to tango to jazz.
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September 5, 1 p.m.
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| September 6 |
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Midday with Gary Eichten
During the 11 a.m. hour, Howard Sinker tackles topics related to sports today. During the noon hour, Eichten is joined by MPR's Movie Maven, Stephanie Curtis.
Broadcast on all MPR news and information stations.
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September 6, 11 p.m.
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