Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
November 28, 1974 - Louis Janson, Lonnie Kawamura and John Ondov, of the Minnesota State Arts Council, discuss how the council would administer and manage potential funding from the Legislature of three and a half million dollars. They recommend creating a system of seven regional offices across the state with the major thrust being to serve outstate communities. They justify the administrative expenses by saying a structure is needed to get the funds to the local artists, and full-time staff is needed rather than relying on volunteer help.
November 29, 1974 - In his announcement Gov. Anderson talks about Arlen Erdahl?s qualifications for the Public Service Commission, and that he expects him to grant requests when proper even when opposition exists, to stand up to utilities and to support a company with public opposition.
November 29, 1974 - Anderson on qualifications of the appointee who served as city councilman in St. Paul, and as number two man in the highway department during difficult days of highway expansion. Today he is being appointed commissioner of highways.
November 29, 1974 - Gov. Anderson appointee Marzitelli says while he's in agreement with present policies he would notify the governor and legislature on needed changes in Minnesota transportation policy
November 29, 1974 - Erdahl talks about his background with the legislature and with agriculture in rural Minnesota. He says he can be a spokesman and voice for consumers in dealing with public utilities, transportation, as a member of a new and expanded Public Service Commission.
November 29, 1974 - Clyde Bellecourt was invited to participate in an international meeting of the World Council of Churches at Montreux, Switzerland, the first WCC to invite representation by Native Americans. He says the principal goal is to elicit support for American Indian treaty rights.
November 29, 1974 - Governor Anderson says he thinks we're moving into period of austerity, as we look at the unemployment figures and our revenue projections, it's clear for the next two years will be tough to honor requests for additional employees.
November 29, 1974 - Lewis Janson explains what public accountability means to the Minnesota State Arts Council. He says it means serving constituents in the best way it can, with as little delay as possible, and being ready to engage in a dialogue on any subject or issue. Public accountability is shown when people are satisfied with services they?ve received. While artists and the public are encouraged to attend open meetings and provide input, good management knows its constituents and their needs.
November 30, 1974 - Dick Rothman, executive director of the Minnesota Association for Retarded Citizens explains the need for sheltered workshops, work activity centers, and education programs for business and labor of mentally retarded workers. He says with a bit more help and training these individuals can lead productive lives in society rather than sit institutions. He wants funding to improve state hospital conditions, which are shocking, and for startup money for group homes for the retarded, which face problems with zoning restrictions. As the retarded have moved into society in the past five or so years the issue of guardianship restrictions on civil rights needs to be addressed.
December 2, 1974 - No fault auto insurance starts Jan. 1 1975. Under this law every car owner?s own insurance pays no matter who is at fault. The law applies only to bodily damage, not motor vehicle damage. The law has angered seniors who would pay premiums covering loss of earned income, when they don?t have earned income, thus they?d be paying for something they?re not getting. Andrew Whitman, insurance consultant, explains the provisions of the law, and objections to it. He says the no-fault portion is a small part of a typical premium. The law could be challenged due to a statute requiring that insurance rates not be unfairly discriminatory.