A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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February 10, 1976 - MPR’s Kate Williams reports on the funeral of prominent African American Cecil Newman, who passed away on February 8th, 1976. Newman was both a local civil rights leader, active in numerous organizations, and a longtime editor/publisher. Segment includes interviews and remembrances.
February 10, 1976 - MPR’s Debbie Gage reports on commentary at commission meeting from various individuals for and against Minnesota legislative “Women’s” bill.
February 17, 1976 - Dr. Milton Friedman, noted economist from the University of Chicago, speaking to the Economic Education Winter Institute at St. Cloud State University. Friedman’s address was titled, "The Outlook for the Economy and the Dollar." Following speech, Friedman answered listener questions. Milton Friedman is a member of the research staff of the National Bureau of Economic Research and is a columnist and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine.
February 23, 1976 - An audio tour with Rena N. Coen, art historian and author, who discusses early "exploratory" art of Minnesota's first white settlers, including a curiosity with the Native Americans.
February 24, 1976 - An audio tour with art historian Rena Coen about the early artist visitors to Minnesota, including Eastman Johnson and a connection to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem Song of Hiawatha.
February 25, 1976 - An audio tour with art historian Rena Coen on the history of religious art, especially the Norwegian immigrants to Minnesota in the 19th century.
February 26, 1976 - An audio tour with art historians Rena Coen and Lyndel King, who comment on the early Minnesota art scene and the foundation for the Minneapolis School of Art.
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March 10, 1976 - An MPR News Feature where poet Robert Bly talks about reading poetry, about how he doesn't consider himself a Minnesotan poet, and that he rejects the idea of "regional poetry." The feature also includes Bly reading and a few fans of Bly speaking about the importance of his work.