September 28, 1984 - MPR’s Gary Eichten provides commentary on the 1984 Minnesota Twins baseball season. While no pennant…the team has a new owner, Kirby Puckett on the roster, and gave fans a season of plucky play.
September 28, 1984 - Minneapolis Star & Tribune’s sports commentator Howard Sinker provides commentary on the Twin’s chances for post season play evaporating after a heart-breaking game loss the night prior. The Twins are back two games for a division title and making the playoffs, with only three games left in the regular season.
October 4, 1984 - On this Midday, author Jane Howard talks about her book, Margaret Mead: A Life. Howard also answers listener questions.
October 15, 1984 - Writer Kurt Vonnegut lectures at the University of Wisconsin in River Falls on "How to Get a Job Like Mine." Vonnegut comments on Alcoholics Anonymous, Ronald Reagan, meditation, and the future of books, in addition to discussing his own writings.
October 31, 1984 - Carl Weschcke, a St. Paul resident and warlock, shares his personal experiences of ghosts in haunted mansion on Summit Avenue. Weschcke is president of Llewellyn Publications, one of the largest publishers of occult and New Age books in the world. Segment is followed by MPR’s Stephen Smith talking with kids about their ‘fun & spooky’ costumes for the Halloween season.
October 31, 1984 - On this Halloween, MPR’s Doug Hamilton takes a look at the spooky, including Frankenstein, Dracula…and pumpkins?
November 5, 1984 - Minnesota Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Monday, November 5th, 1984. This was the first broadcast of the Minnesota Journal program series.
November 9, 1984 - MPR’s Jo Ann Shroyer profiles Minnesota jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator Irv Williams. Shroyer interviews Williams about his career, the local jazz scene, and on being honored with “Irv Williams Day” on November 24th.
November 10, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interview author Studs Terkel about his recollections of WWII and his commentary on war in general.
November 12, 1984 - Studs Terkel, author, historian, and actor, speaks at Minnesota Press Club. Terkel’s address is titled “On The Good War.” Following speech, Terkel answers audience questions.