A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage of Minnesota House debate on bill and vote on S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Program includes conclusion of debate and subsequent House vote, with 71 ayes and 63 nays.
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April 3, 1979 - Almost a year has passed since one of the most divisive election campaigns in St. Paul’s history. The attempt to repeal gay rights in St. Paul at first became a part of, and then completely overshadowed, the city’s mayoral and city council elections. The repeal effort brought theologians, civil rights experts, lawyers, entertainment personalities and media from all over the country. When the ballots were counted the citizens of St. Paul had voted overwhelmingly against the right to affectional or sexual preference. The question of initiative or referendum status has come before the Minnesota Supreme Court.
April 4, 1979 - On this segment of People on Books, author Melita Denning (Vivian Godfrey), of St. Paul’s Gnostica Magazine and Bookstore, reviews Atlantis, Fact or Fiction?, edited by Edward S. Ramage.
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April 5, 1979 - The final debate on the bill to repeal the 2% liquor tax to help financing the domed stadium is concluded with a vote to repeal the tax.
April 5, 1979 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Wes Skjegstad, tax examiner for Minnesota Revenue Department; and Esme Evans, member of publication office at Minnesota Revenue Department discuss state taxes and tax reporting. Skiegstad and Esme also answer listener questions.
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