A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage of Minnesota House debate on bill and vote on S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Program includes conclusion of debate and subsequent House vote, with 71 ayes and 63 nays.
April 4, 1979 - On this segment of People on Books, author Melita Denning (Vivian Godfrey), of St. Paul’s Gnostica Magazine and Bookstore, reviews Atlantis, Fact or Fiction?, edited by Edward S. Ramage.
April 5, 1979 - The final debate on the bill to repeal the 2% liquor tax to help financing the domed stadium is concluded with a vote to repeal the tax.
April 5, 1979 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Wes Skjegstad, tax examiner for Minnesota Revenue Department; and Esme Evans, member of publication office at Minnesota Revenue Department discuss state taxes and tax reporting. Skiegstad and Esme also answer listener questions.
April 7, 1979 - On this special regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Roland Jensen, director of corporate and strategy and planning for Northern States Power, and Ken Peterson, an attorney for Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, who discuss advantages and disadvantages of producing electricity using nuclear power.
April 9, 1979 - Governor Albert Quie makes a short statement announcing that he will sign the bill to repeal liquor tax, followed by questions from reporters.
April 10, 1979 - A profile of Leland Sateren, Augsburg College choir director and composer. Nancy Fushan interviews Sateren and they discuss the choir, writing, recording, touring, and his upcoming retirement.
April 10, 1979 - Midday presents Phillip Berrigan, former Jesuit priest and antiwar activist, speaking to a Moorhead State University audience. Berrigan also talks with KCCM reporter John Ydstie about nuclear disarmament, American militarism, and his views of American society today.
April 11, 1979 - Midday presents a Poets-in-Residence Series profile of Minnesota poet and writer Paul Grukow. Program examines his work The Tramp. It also includes commentary and music elements.
April 14, 1979 - Stephen Keating, vice-chairman of Honeywell Incorporated; Angus Wurtele, chairman of Valspar; Don Larson, editor of "Corporate Report" business magazine; and Bill Drake, counsel for Medtronic Incorporated, discuss democracy in governance of corporations, social responsibility and shareholder relations.