MPR Journal was a daily half-hour regional news program, hosted by Gary Eichten, airing from 1984 until 1991. The program was initially titled Minnesota Journal, but in early 1985 changed to MPR Journal.
December 21, 1989 -
January 8, 1990 - Jules Perlt, former public address announcer at the University of Minnesota, reflects on Canadian-American football and wrestler Bronko Nagurski, both as a player and man. Perlt thinks Nagurski was the best player he ever saw on the field.
January 9, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on the upturn of wind turbines in the Red River Valley. Enger talks with users, suppliers, and energy officials about the potential future of this alternative energy source.
January 16, 1990 -
January 16, 1990 -
January 17, 1990 -
January 18, 1990 - MPR’s Joe Kelly visits Grand Marais and reports on the battle over shoreline regulations. After initial attempts at a state and federal management plan, local residents created the North Shore Management Board, with a plan for environmental protection and orderly growth along the North Shore.
January 30, 1990 - Lou Nanne, former North Stars hockey defenseman and general manager, details the chances that the NHL team would leave Minnesota. Nanne says without ticket sales and better facility conditions, the owners and team have no choice.
March 16, 1990 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger takes a tour in northern Minnesota on the Northwest Regional Library bookmobile. It’s a bumpy ride for those in the vehicle, but a worthwhile trip for the many readers within the rural expanse.
April 4, 1990 -