Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
February 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Dave Semerad, official in the Minnesota Revenue Department's Taxpayer Assistance group, talks about preparing Minnesota income tax returns, and answers income tax questions from listeners.
February 11, 1983 - Roger Clarke, columnist and career consultant, discusses how to get a job in the high unemployment market and current economy. Clarke also answers listener questions.
February 19, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Rudy Perpich, governor of Minnesota, discusses his released budget plan for the state. Topics include employment and education. Perpich also answers listener questions.
February 23, 1983 - Dr. Manning Marable, director of the Race Relations Institute and professor of history and economics at Fisk University in Nashville, speaking at Luther College, as part of symposium entitled, "Reaganomics vs. Black America." Marable discusses the current economic situation for blacks and possible solutions for the future.
March 1, 1983 - Paul Dickson, co-author of "There are Alligators in our Sewers and Other American Credos", discusses the various popularly held beliefs and notions that have no factual basis. Dickson also answers listener questions.
March 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Arthur Harkins, professor of future studies at University of Minnesota, discusses the forthcoming 'high tech' society, its impact on traditional industry, and how to prepare for it. Harkins also answers listener questions.
March 12, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Don Fraser, mayor of Minneapolis, discusses various issues of the city. Topics include Minneapolis fire department, development, job market, and race relations. Fraser also answers listener questions.
March 19, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Kathy Heidel, naturalist for the Hennepin County Park Reserve District, talks about nature in springtime. Topics include timing of birds and wildflower’s return. Heidel also answers listener questions.
March 26, 1983 - Bill Nunn, discusses gardening, spring planting, soil testing, and other matters. Nunn also answers listener questions.
April 5, 1983 - Gary Hart, U.S. Senator from Colorado, speaking at Minnesota Meeting held in Saint Paul. Hart’s address was titled "Arms Control: The Ultimate Issue." After speech, Hart answers audience questions. Hart serves on the Budget, Armed Services, and Environment and Public Works Committees. He ran George McGovern's unsuccessful presidential campaign in 1972. Hart is a democratic candidate for president in 1984. 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.