A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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December 20, 1986 - Dave Moore of WCCO talking about his book "A Member of the Family"
December 22, 1986 - Henry Cisneros, mayor of San Antonio and president of the National League of Cities, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Cisnero’s address was on the topic "The Survival of the American Cities in the '80s". He places a special focus on jobs. George Latimer, St. Paul Mayor, introduces Cisneros. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
December 29, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on the impact taking place with the Minnesota Orchestra as the organization experiences first season with Edo de Waart as music director. The conductor hopes to win over audiences with programs that highlight contemporary classical compositions, not only centuries old works.
December 31, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend visits the Minneapolis home of Charlotte Kula as she prepares latkes in celebration of Hanukkah. Kula shares her thoughts on the recipe and much more.
January 2, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Tom Copeland, Twin Cities physical therapist, discusses health and fitness. Copeland also answers listener questions. Opening segment of program is brief report on Jerry Burn’s animated comments at Minnesota Vikings press conference.
January 2, 1987 - Midday presents the Public Policy Unit documentary "Dropouts: Falling off the Bottom Rung." MPR’s Stephen Smith, Bill Catlin, and Dan Olson create a collaborative report on Minnesota high school dropouts.
January 7, 1987 - Minneapolis mayor Don Fraser and St. Paul mayor George Latimer answer listener questions about current issues in Minnesota's largest cities.
January 10, 1987 - Tax consultant Bob Ebel (former executive director of the Latimer Tax Study Commission) answers listener questions about tax policy matters facing Minnesota both during the current legislative session and longer term.
January 16, 1987 - Walter Rostow, former national security advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Rostow’s address was titled "The United States and the Fourth Industrial Revolution." Speech focused on U.S. in the technological revolution. After speech, Rostow answered audience questions.
January 16, 1987 - On this MPR Special, MPR’s Bill Wareham presents speeches from the "Minnesota Horizons: Turning Point to the '90s" conference attended by state lawmakers. The speakers and topics were as follows: - Philip Raup "Does the Dual Economy Really Characterize Minnesota?" - Jan Smaby "Those in Need and the Human Services Support System" - Michael Resnick "Public Health Trends and the Human Services Support System" - Stanley Collender "The National Perspective: The Impact of the Federal Budget and the Deficit"