Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
Click on link to these well-known figures to see audio segments directly related to them: Michele Bachmann Arne Carlson Keith Ellison Hubert Humphrey Amy Klobuchar Eugene McCarthy Walter Mondale Tim Pawlenty R.T. Rybak Jesse Ventura Paul Wellstone
February 21, 1983 -
February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on Walter Mondale, presidential candidate and former U.S. vice president, who toured the Iron Range as part of his opening campaign day. Report includes excerpts of Mondale speech and comments from residents of the area.
February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports from the State Capitol on Walter Mondale’s pending announcement on run for presidency.
February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter provides a summary report on former Vice President Walter Mondale’s declaration on running for the U.S. presidency in 1984. Report includes excerpt of Mondale speech, where he outlines his views.
February 22, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president, starting his campaign for the presidency in Minnesota. Report includes clip of Mondale speaking about the grain embargo of the Carter administration.
February 22, 1983 - Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale meets with press corps the day after his presidential announcement. Mondale spoke on the vision for his campaign, including nuclear arms, environment, and economy.
March 23, 1983 - Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson answers listeners' questions.
April 5, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on the Minnesota legislature’s latest attempt to take up the issue of gay rights. Report includes various viewpoints on the gay rights bill from advocates and opponents.
April 6, 1983 -
April 6, 1983 -