August 11, 1982 -
August 11, 1982 -
August 12, 1982 -
August 12, 1982 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on fight to keep open Little Earth, a housing project of 212 units of relatively inexpensive housing located at Franklin and Cedar in Minneapolis. It is also one of the centers of the Minneapolis Indian community. Report includes commentary from Little Earth board member Clyde Bellecourt and Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser.
August 13, 1982 -
August 16, 1982 - Independent-Republican gubernatorial candidates Lieutenant Governor Lou Wangberg, businessman Wheelock Whitney, and former governor Harold Stassen debate the issues in this live broadcast.
August 17, 1982 - Democratic Gubernatorial candidates Warren Spannaus and Rudy Perpich debate, moderated by Sally Patterson from the League of Women Voters.
August 19, 1982 - MPR’s Dan Olson walks downtown Minneapolis to explore the sounds of street musicians. Olson stops and talks with various performers about their vocation.
August 23, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports on the struggling Twins starting pitcher Terry Felton, who is still searching for a win after 13 game start. Despite the historically rough start, Felton is getting support from team manager and fellow teammates.
August 25, 1982 - Midday presents a lively debate for state auditor role. Incumbent Independent-Republican State Auditor Arne Carlson and challenger Paul Wellstone, DFL, discuss their differing views on how best the auditor’s office can benefit the state.