A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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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.
August 13, 1987 - MPR’s Bill Catlin gets fans, ball players, and a sociologist’s reactions on the rare experience of the Minnesota Twins being in American League pennant race.
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August 15, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Allen Barra, co-author of “Football by the Numbers” and columnist for the Village Voice, discusses the National Football League. Topics include the number of games, fallacies, rules, and fantasy football trend. James also answers listener questions.
August 15, 1987 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist with the Hennepin County Park Reserve System. They discuss the “dog days” of summer. Topics include the high temperatures, birds, and bees. Heidel also answers listener questions.
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August 17, 1987 - Northwest Airlines flight 255 crashes in Detroit. Includes this audio cut of woman describing what happened... INCUE: It was airborne, but it was having troubles, and we looked and it was on fire. I seen flames coming out of it, shooting out. And they were small flames at first, and within seconds the flames got bigger, and the plane was on fire, and seconds after that it exploded. Great big explosion.