A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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December 10, 1988 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Brian Walter, spokesperson of Our Fair Carousel, who shares the news of a last-minute purchase of the longtime carousel at the Minnesota State Fair. It was up for auction and going to be pieced out.
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December 10, 1988 - New University of Minnesota president Nils Hasselmo speaks and takes listener's calls.
December 12, 1988 - Albert Shanker, president of the American Federation of Teachers, speaking at the Itasca Seminar. The theme of seminar was "Balancing Educational Excellence and Equity in the Public Schools". Shanker stated educators face a daunting challenge, but a challenge that can be met if we looked at the system in new and creative ways. He also shared his view that U.S. schools are turning out 80 percent lemons - students who can't handle routine tasks. He suggested treating schools less like factories that churn out students on an assembly line and more like an office where co-workers cooperate on achievement. Itasca Seminar is a summit for Twin Cities political and business leaders.
December 12, 1988 - An interview with Chuck Dewey, a writer of children's stories, including Subordinate Claus: Santa's Younger Brother. Dewey draws on the experiences of his youth to write humorous children's books with a distinct regional flavor.
December 17, 1988 - MPR’s Kate Smith looks back at the extreme drought that enveloped Minnesota in 1988. Smith speaks with a farmer and climatologist to get their stark take of the weather event.
December 17, 1988 - Midday’s Bob Potter interviews author Paul Gruchow about traveling the wilderness. Gruchow also answers listener questions about his book, The Necessity of Empty Places.
December 27, 1988 - Barbara Coffin and Lee Pfannmuller from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources talk about their new book "Minnesota's Endangered Flora and Fauna" and take listener's questions.
December 28, 1988 - David Brower, environmentalist and founder of Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth, speaks at Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota as part of the Carleton Lecture series. Brower addressed restoration of earth’s resources. Brower also answers listener questions during break in speech.
December 28, 1988 - MPR’s Euan Kerr presents a profile on the breakup of Twin Cities band, The Wallets. Kerr interviews band members Max Ray, Steve Kramer, and Jim Clifford on the reasons behind band’s demise.