A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 24, 1989 - Former Minnesota governor Harold Stassen, the only living signer of the United Nations charter, discusses the United Nations, the book he is writing about President Eisenhower, and other matters.
October 26, 1989 - Dr. Martin Feldstein, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and president of the National Bureau of Economic Research, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Feldstein’s address was on the topic "The Trade Deficit and the Dollar." Following speech, Feldstein answers listener 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.
October 30, 1989 - George Hite, of Target Corporation, details the goodies of the Halloween season, from candy to costumes. Batman seems to be the winner in regards to consumer interest.
October 30, 1989 - St. Paul mayoral candidates discuss the issues and answer listener questions.
October 31, 1989 - Robert Carothers, chancellor of the Minnesota State University System, comments that state university enrollment is booming. He shares his concerns on finding schools best suited for a student with MPR’s Gary Eichten.
November 1, 1989 - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Alexander answers listener questions about issues related to development, use, and preservation of the state's land, water, timber, fish, wildlife, mineral, and other resources.
November 2, 1989 - Bill Frenzel, U.S. representative for the Minnesota’s 3rd District, explains what he sees as cowardice in Washington, D.C. when it comes to addressing deficit.
November 7, 1989 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews George Latimer, out-going mayor of St. Paul. Latimer talks about the mixed emotions of leaving political seat he has held for over a decade, but says he looks forward to his new role as dean of Hamline University's law school.
November 7, 1989 - As part of the Mainstreet Radio series “Rural Health Care,” John Biewen looks at the struggle to get doctors in rural Minnesota. Biewen interviews numerous medical professionals about the issue.
November 8, 1989 - As part of the Mainstreet Radio series “Rural Health Care,” Rachel Raebe visits Browerville, Minnesota to see how town is coping after losing its hospital. Only an empty building remains.