A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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April 9, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Bill James, baseball writer, discusses Major League Baseball. Topics include start of the baseball season, the Twins, the Royals, strike zone, and future of the game. James also answers listener questions.
April 9, 1988 - University of Minnesota extension horticulturist Deb Brown answers listener questions about spring garden and lawn care.
April 11, 1988 - Andrew Malcolm, assistant national editor for the New York Times, speaking at the Spring Hill Conference Center, in Orono. Malcolm’s address was on the topic of Canada. After speech, Malcom answered audience questions. Malcolm has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He has covered events in Canada, written several books on the country including, "The Canadians," and involved with writing and producing a now completed cable television miniseries on Canada.
April 12, 1988 - Sir Hans Kornberg, a biochemist and master of Christ’s College Cambridge, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Kornberg’s address was on topic "Genetic Manipulation: Threat or Promise? A View from the United Kingdom." Kornberg describes the scientific advances and his belief of regulatory processes needed to protect environment. 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.
April 15, 1988 - Dr. John Williams, former NFL player; Paul Giel, director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Minnesota; and Mark Rosen, WCCO-TV sports director, take part in a Minnesota Meeting panel discussion, titled "When the Cheering Stops: What Happens to the Student Athlete?" After speech, the panelists 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.
April 17, 1988 - Architecture writer for the Pioneer Press Dispatch, Larry Millett talks to Bob Potter about the unique architecture of the Twin Cities. Listeners call in with their questions.
April 21, 1988 - Bob Meek, DFL commentator; and Tom Horner, Republican commentator, provide political analysis on the open issues at end of Minnesota legislative session, upcoming state party conventions, and national campaigns. Meek and Horner also answer listener questions.
April 22, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Neumann reports on scientific conference being held in Duluth to discuss researching water quality of Lake Superior. Neumann interviews two scientists that are attending conference.
April 22, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Neumann reports on wolf and moose research on Isle Royale. While scientific observations of wolves on the large Lake Superior island has taken place for years, for the first time scientists will physically study wolf health conditions in an effort to figure out if wolf population on island is sustainable.
April 22, 1988 - Attorney Thomas Furber, chairman of an upcoming "State of Entrepreneurship" conference, answers listener questions about starting and running a small business.