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.
December 28, 1972 -
January 11, 1973 - MPR’s Hugh Morgan interviews author and historian on his book Indian Wars. Morgan also talks about Bureau of Indian Affairs and American Indian Movement.
February 9, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on the Minnesota Ensemble Theater production of “Biedermann and the Firebugs.” Goldman talks with audience members about their reaction to play.
March 13, 1973 - On this First Edition program, a discussion with sociologist and writer Greg Stone about the sport and "drama" of professional wrestling, especially in the Twin Cities.
March 14, 1973 -
March 22, 1973 - The movie “Harold and Maude” has played to packed houses for a year at one local theater. Though the film lasted one to two weeks in other cities, in Minneapolis, the film is running strong. A birthday party was held at the theater with star of the movie, Ruth Gordon.
April 27, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman visits Minnesota Opera Company, as it rehearses for world premiere of opera "Transformations.” The opera is commissioned from Conrad Sousa based on Ann Sexton's book of poetry based on Grimm's fairy tales. The work is more significant than most contemporary opera. It’s working with a new form, and the poetry is a higher level than most opera librettos, as the words are a more important part.
May 4, 1973 - An interview with Minnesota writers Patricia Hampl and James Moore, who edit the literary magazine The Lamp in the Spine. Publication is primarily a poetry magazine, but also include essays on political and social interest.
May 14, 1973 - MPR’s Connie Goldman visits Al’s Breakfast in Dinkytown. Goldman interviews customers about why they like to eat at restaurant, and owner Al Bergstrom about the changes over the twenty years he's had the restaurant.
May 28, 1973 - Jim Shoop and Dave Nimmer report their investigation on prostitution in saunas.