Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
April 11, 1988 - Andrew Malcolm, assistant national editor for the New York Times, speaking at the Spring Hill Conference Center, in Orono. Malcolm’s address was on the topic of Canada. After speech, Malcom answered audience questions. Malcolm has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He has covered events in Canada, written several books on the country including, "The Canadians," and involved with writing and producing a now completed cable television miniseries on Canada.
April 12, 1988 - Sir Hans Kornberg, a biochemist and master of Christ’s College Cambridge, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Kornberg’s address was on topic "Genetic Manipulation: Threat or Promise? A View from the United Kingdom." Kornberg describes the scientific advances and his belief of regulatory processes needed to protect environment. 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.
April 15, 1988 - Dr. John Williams, former NFL player; Paul Giel, director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Minnesota; and Mark Rosen, WCCO-TV sports director, take part in a Minnesota Meeting panel discussion, titled "When the Cheering Stops: What Happens to the Student Athlete?" After speech, the panelists answered audience questions. 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.
April 21, 1988 - Bob Meek, DFL commentator; and Tom Horner, Republican commentator, provide political analysis on the open issues at end of Minnesota legislative session, upcoming state party conventions, and national campaigns. Meek and Horner also answer listener questions.
April 23, 1988 - Joe Alexander, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner (DNR), discusses the land, water, timber, mineral, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources under the agency's jurisdiction. Alexander also talks about environmental trust fund, and answers listener questions
April 29, 1988 - A special Mainstreet Radio call-in program from KSJR, in central Minnesota. Program highlights the concern over problems of rural school districts. Rachel Reabe interviews Irvin Bjerga of Motley, Minnesota; Kathy Berger of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District; and Congressman Glen Anderson of Bellingham, Minnesota.
April 29, 1988 - Hubert "Skip" Humphrey III, Democratic senate candidate speaking at the Minnesota Press Club in Minneapolis. Humphrey talked on central American policy. He also answered audience questions on that and other issues.
April 30, 1988 - On this Weekend program, Mike Zerby, staff photographer for the Star Tribune, who also teaches at area colleges, discusses photographic equipment and how to get good results from it. Topics include still video, labs, and changes in newspaper photography. Zerby also answers listener questions.
May 28, 1988 - On this Weekend program, Cynthia MacArthur, project coordinator of the Minnesota Community Bicycle Safety Project, discusses bicycling. Topics include safe riding, types of riders, and bike repair. MacArthur also answers listener questions about bicycling.
June 4, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Jo Ann Shroyer, spouse of major sports fan J.G. Preston, and Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, author of “Me and DiMaggio,” discuss the topic of sports fans. Program begins with Chuck Heaton, sports reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reflecting on an infamous “10 Cent Beer Night” riot that took place at a Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers baseball game on June 4th, 1974.