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.
August 31, 1982 -
September 17, 1982 -
September 17, 1982 -
September 20, 1982 - First debate between two major gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota, Rudy Perpich and Wheelock Whitney. Before the debate, minor party candidate Tom McDonald jumped on stage and refused to leave. He sat on stage for the duration of the debate, upset that the minor parties had not been invited to participate, and you can hear his comments throughout the recording.
September 27, 1982 -
October 1, 1982 - MPR’s Tom Meersman profiles Minnesota author Judith Guest. In an interview, Guest details the experience of writing a second novel after the huge success of her first book, Ordinary People.