Weekend was a MPR News series that ran from the late 1970s until 1985. It provided various reports and interviews.
October 24, 1981 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt provides a few ridiculous solutions for Minnesotans to keep warm as the harsh winter sets in.
October 31, 1981 - MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews Fred Suppe, a medieval professor at the University of Minnesota. Suppe provides details on the Celtic origin of Halloween, and its adaptation over the years.
October 31, 1981 - MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews Australian author Colleen McCullough about her book An Indecent Obsession and it’s potential adaptation to the screen. The book tells the story of a nurse who works in a psychiatric ward for World War II soldiers and develops a forbidden attraction to a new, highly decorated patient.
October 31, 1981 - Bruce Benidt, local commentator and educator at Mankato State, provides commentary…and an idea on what to do with the abundance of college students in the dire economy.
November 7, 1981 - MPR’s Dale Connelly talks with author Paul Dickson about his book The Official Rules, which examines humorous cynical laws and statements.
November 11, 1981 - Local commentator and Vietnam veteran Bruce Benidt provides a somber commentary of Veterans Day.
December 12, 1981 - On this Weekend program, Clyde Allen, Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue, and Gene Merriam, DFL state senator, discuss the budget and revenue crises in Minnesota. Allen and Marriam also answer listener questions.
December 19, 1981 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Rich Dietman talks with Mike Collins, University of Minnesota computer analyst programmer, about home computers. Topics include understanding difference between software and hardware, education courses, and various features. Collins also answers listener questions.
December 19, 1981 - Local commentator and educator Bruce Benidt provides his pessimistic satirical thoughts on the end of the world.
January 2, 1982 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt shares the unpleasant side of hog farms…or more accurately, the odor.