December 28, 1979 -
January 4, 1980 -
January 7, 1980 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on Laotian refugees arriving in Minnesota. Meersman highlights struggles and adjustments the refugees face.
January 7, 1980 -
January 10, 1980 - Senator Dave Durenberger answers questions asked of him by Dan Olson and Pat Kessler, MPR reporters, and by MPR listeners.
January 18, 1980 -
January 19, 1980 - Irv Anderson, Farmer Democratic Labor (DFL) majority house leader wants to be named speaker.
January 22, 1980 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports on U.S. Senator Dave Durenburger requesting Small Business Administartion (SBA) assist businesses near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The business owners say they are struggling since restrictions of the 1978 BWCA Wilderness Act.
January 24, 1980 -
January 24, 1980 - Governor Al Quie delivers his second "state of the state" address to a joint session of the Minnesota legislature. Reaction to the speech follows.