A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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December 1, 1975 - As part of a series of special programs on American Indian rights and public policy being held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, speakers Rick Baker, chairman of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Chippewa Indians; Eugene Savage, Duluth Action Council; and Ray Murdock, Duluth Indian activist discuss hunting and fishing rights of Indians in relationship with treaties.
December 13, 1975 - The Northern Environmental Council, a federation of more than fifty environmental groups in five upper Midwest states wants the federal government to cancel International Nickel Company’s lease for copper and nickel mining in the state near the BWCA.
December 14, 1975 - Hubert H. Humphrey speaks at DFL feminist caucus on the ERA Amendment and need to educate those who are needed for its ratification.
December 14, 1975 - Hubert H Humphrey speaks at DFL feminist caucus, saying law calling for equal pay for equal work isn't enforced. He talks about how much women earn compared to men.
December 15, 1975 - Non-candidate Hubert Humphrey intros friend Fred Harris. Harris: Office of president can move the country. Tells joke. Says privilege is a Bicentennial issue, quotes Jefferson. We have miseducated a generation that unemployment is good for us. No person should be out of work. More costly in unemployment, govt aid programs, crime, admissions to prisons, alcoholism; privilege keeps foreign policy on side of multi-nationals and side of status quo. Not many people are happy with the status quo. Harris says he likes MN, has friends here. Says Humphrey has said he won't run for president.
December 16, 1975 - Reserve Mining wants Judge Miles Lord removed from Milepost 7 hearings to locate site for mining waste, is biased, says their right to due process was violated. Lord says new medical evidence on effects of asbestos fibers warranted his actions. Minnesota Deputy Atty Gen. Byron Starn defended Lord, says more important what Lord has done rather than his style. Court concerned aboout Lord?s objectivity. Dr, Stephen Chapman of MPIRG says would be a blow to throw Lord out. Whole case would be delayed, would have to get re-reviewed. Reserve could continue to pollute and delay the case.
December 23, 1975 - MPR’s Bill Siemering interviews Ole Olson, who shares happy Christmas memories from the Minnesota and Dakota prairies in the 1880s. Decorations were tumbleweeds, an apple was a gift, and you did not go out and play in the snow.
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December 26, 1975 - MPR’s Kate Williams reports on the success and challenges of Minnesota program for arriving Vietnamese refugees. Topics include housing, education, and jobs.
December 26, 1975 -