A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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July 11, 1987 - University of Minnesota veterinarian, Dr. Ford Bell, answers listener questions about the care of dogs and cats.
July 13, 1987 - University of Minnesota long range planning task force members, Professors Charles Campbell and Jan Hogan, discuss recent recommendations and answer listener questions.
July 14, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal hosts a Morning Edition panel discussion about the Minnesota Twins at mid-season. The Twins find themselves in first place of the division at the MLB All-Star Break.
July 18, 1987 - Writer and humorist Howard Mohr answers listener questions about his new book "How to Talk Minnesotan".
August 1, 1987 - Jane McKinnon, professor and extension horticulturist at the University of Minnesota answers listener questions about late summer early fall landscape gardening.
August 3, 1987 - Gerald Ford, former president of the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. President Ford’s address is on the topic "Balancing the Budget: A Crisis in Leadership?" After speech, Ford answered audience questions. 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.
August 4, 1987 - Tom Kalitowski, executive director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, discusses air and water quality, hazardous waste, and other current pollution issues. Kalitowski also answers listener questions.
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August 8, 1987 - On this Weekend program, Catherine Watson, travel editor at Minneapolis Star and Tribune, discusses traveling abroad and in the United States. Topics include independent travel, airline service, and travel scams. Watson also answers listener questions.
August 10, 1987 - As Minnesota pitchers Bert Blyleven, Joe Niekro, and Steve Carlton find themselves aging on and off the field, MPR’s Jim Bickal gets comments from physical therapist and older Major League Baseball players about how one can continue quality play on the mound.