A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 17, 1988 - Midday presents a special Mainstreet Radio documentary, entitled “Migrant Farm Workers.” The documentary profiles migrant farm workers in St. James who came to Minnesota, and wound up staying here. Following the documentary, Jose Trejo, executive director of the Spanish Speaking Affairs Council, answers listener questions about issues facing Hispanics in Minnesota.
October 19, 1988 - Robert Carothers, Chancellor of the State University System, answers listener questions about the system's role in Minnesota's public higher education.
October 21, 1988 - Benjamin Barber, political scientist at Rutgers University, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Barber’s address was on the topic "Politics as a Spectator Sport: Is Voting Enough in Our Democracy?" After speech, Barber 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.
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October 25, 1988 - Second debate between Senator Dave Durenberger and Minnesota Attorney General Skip Humphrey who are vying for the Senate seat in the November election.
October 28, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Bickal looks at the history of Anoka beyond its reputation as “Halloween Capitol of the World.”