Materials created/edited/published by Archive team as an assigned project during remote work period in 2020
October 17, 1985 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher reports on Minneapolis police chief’s views on city gangs. Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza has been reluctant to say that there are organized street gangs in the city, and he's been publicly criticized for that stance after sixteen-year-old Christine Crites was found murdered over the weekend near 40th and Nicollet. Bouza promised to take a harder look at the problem, but still maintains that he doesn't think a serious problem exists. Report also includes comments from Sandra Hilary, member of Public Health and Safety Committee.
November 27, 1985 - MPR’s Beth Friend presents a profile of the Twin Cities band “The Jets,” a Polynesian-American eight-member musical group. Friend interviews oldest member, LeRoy, who discusses personal history of the Wolfgramm family, and that of the band itself. Segment also includes brief interview with band manager, Don Powell.
November 28, 1985 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on the many dishes and preparations of a traditional Thanksgiving event on the Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park.
December 5, 1985 - MPR’s Jennifer Schmidt profiles the West Bank School of Music. Schmidt interviews Executive Director Dale Dahlquist and a few students.
December 7, 1985 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Dale Warland, American conductor, composer, educator, and founder of the Dale Warland Singers. Warland talks about his choirs and choral music.
January 8, 1986 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on members of White Earth tribe that held press conference protesting current legislative action regarding land disputes between tribes, private land owners, and the government.
April 1, 1986 - MPR’s Euan Kerr profile on a new scientific development that may have significant implications on fishing…fish herding. A very Minnesotan celebration of April Fools’ Day.
May 20, 1986 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on Minneapolis band The Replacements. Wareham interviews lead singer Paul Westerberg, who discusses the band’s reputation and “style” of music. Segment contains music clips of Replacements songs.
May 21, 1986 - MPR’s Jim Bickal presents a profile of the 1986 Minnesota Music Awards. Bickal describes the elaborate scene, talks with a limo driver, interviews an unimpressed Soul Asylum, and hears from a disgruntled guest. Segment also highlights Prince accepting honor as first charter member of the Minnesota Music Academy.
June 14, 1986 - MPR’s Jerry Cassidy reports on speech given by U.S. Senator Joe Biden at the 1986 Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) Convention. Report includes excerpts form Biden’s keynote address.