A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 6, 1984 -
October 8, 1984 - Sal Saran Scott, 22, was shot in the face at point blank range after being arrested by a Minneapolis police officer who was a member of the controversial decoy unit. The shooting was considered accidental and was the second such "accident" by the same officer.
October 8, 1984 -
October 9, 1984 -
October 9, 1984 -
October 9, 1984 -
October 15, 1984 - Writer Kurt Vonnegut lectures at the University of Wisconsin in River Falls on "How to Get a Job Like Mine." Vonnegut comments on Alcoholics Anonymous, Ronald Reagan, meditation, and the future of books, in addition to discussing his own writings.
October 16, 1984 - Helmut Schmidt, former chancellor of West Germany, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Schmidt’s address was on the topic “The U.S.-Soviet Standoff: A European Perspective.” Following speech, Schmidt answered audience questions. Schmidt, a Social Democrat, was chancellor from 1974 to 1982. During his tenure he gained renown as a tough-minded pragmatist and a skillful manager of economic affairs. Schmidt adhered to the policy of "Ostpolitik" (reconciliation with the Communist countries of Eastern Europe) while also seeking stronger ties with the United States. A strong believer in arms control, Schmidt encouraged negotiations between the superpowers. He promoted economic cooperation among Western European nations and was one of the founders of the annual Economic Summits, which began in 1975. Domestically, Schmidt employed stringent measures to combat unemployment and to safeguard West Germany's position as the country with the lowest inflation rate and the largest trade volume in Europe. The Carlson Lecture Series was established by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
October 16, 1984 -
October 16, 1984 -