MPR News Features are news segments created for various long-form programming, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, amongst others. Features run the gambit of interviews, reports, profiles, and coverage.
January 20, 1986 - Local authorities in Austin have requested the governor to call out National Guard. Perpich says he will honor the request. The Guard will assist but not take over. Paul Tschida, Public Safety Commissioner, comments.
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January 23, 1986 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten interviews Paul Karas, an airline industry analyst, about Northwest Airlines acquiring Republic Airways. The deal would make Northwest the third largest airline.
January 23, 1986 - Hormel officials and striking workers will meet with factfinder. Mulcahy debrief with Doug ..... A bit more quiet than yesterday. Guard is still guarding the north gate where workers will be crossing picket line. Last night at union meeting members asked to be nonviolent, stay in cars and not congregate behind police lines. Perpich reputation among union, union may sue. Factfinder to look at mediator's final proposal.
January 23, 1986 - Confirmation from Mower Co. Sheriff Wayne Goodnature that six arrests were made this morning at Hormel plant. 25 cars were stopped and locked and not running on east and west exit ramps. Mulcahey phoner.
January 24, 1986 - Reps. from Hormel and Local P9 meeting in in state mediator?s office near capitol in St. Paul. Paula Shroeder reports: Relationship between factfinder Arnold Zack and Allen Zack, spokesman for international union uncovered by Austin Herald newspaper; article says the two are related. Union upset, claims conspiracy against the union because of Arnold Zack's influence over the talks. Arnold says he doesn?t know Allen. Talks continue. Arnold Zack: he?s not here as a mediator, it?s up to the parties involved, too broad to bridge, I hope not. Union leaders have postponted tonight?s rank and file meeting until tomorrow night.
January 25, 1986 - Minnesota Gophers Mitchell Lee, Kevin Smith, George Williams
January 27, 1986 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten interviews Rick Majerus, Marquette University men’s basketball coach, about the state of college sports. Majerus shares his views on negative impact of money in Division 1 basketball, adjustment players make in balancing sport and school, and freshman eligibility.
January 27, 1986 - Minnesota Gophers Mitchell Lee, Kevin Smith, George Williams
January 27, 1986 - Minnesota Gophers Mitchell Lee, Kevin Smith, George Williams