A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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August 30, 1978 - MPR’s Roger Gomoll interviews guitarist Cliff Fredrickson about his profession as a lounge musician. Segment includes music audio clips of Fredrickson performing at a local hotel in Fargo, North Dakota.
September 1, 1978 - Report on the great American pastime baseball, talking with fans, players, owners and others connected to the game.
September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Mike Zerby and Regene Radniecki, photojournalists with the Minneapolis Tribune, who discuss the dilemma, problems, and joys of their craft. The photographers share what it's like to record the trauma of an auto accident and the happiness of a school year full of children all in the course of a day's work.
September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Phil Easton, and his son John, who discuss the history and various aspects of running the Stillwater Gazette.
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September 5, 1978 - MPR’s Jennifer O'Neill profiles the Chatfield Brass Band in Chatfield, MN, which is known as “Band Town USA.” O’Neill interviews members of band about their experiences playing and the preservation efforts of Chatfield Brass Band Music Library.
September 5, 1978 - DFL-endorsed Senate candidate Donald Fraser debates his opponents in the September 12 primary election, Robert Short and Sharon Anderson, live from the YMCA in Duluth. Debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
September 7, 1978 - MPR’s Dale Connelly reports on worm growing and the complaints of fraud against Worm World, a distributor of the soil creatures. Connolly interviews growers and scientists on their viewpoints.
September 9, 1978 - This regional public affairs program presents live coverage on the dedication of renovated Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, with MPR co-anchors Rich Dietman and Marilyn Heltzer.
September 11, 1978 - Jobs consultant Tom Jackson discusses his philosophy on finding and valuing one’s job and developing a satisfying professional life.