December 20, 1984 - A Midday broadcast of author Madeleine L'Engle at Chautauqua Lecture Series in New York. In address, L'Engle tells her personal story of rebellion and individualism as she worked her way up the literary ladder.
December 24, 1984 - A Christmas card from KSJN's Morning Edition. In this edition of The Sounds of the Season from Around the Twin Cities, a glimpse into the life of Toy Wonder Shop in Minneapolis, with owner Hass Benoit.
December 24, 1984 - In this edition of KSJN's Morning Edition: The Sounds of the Season from Around the Twin Cities, Doug Hamilton profiles a local Santa at Dayton’s department store.
December 26, 1984 - MPR’s Dennis Hamilton interviews Paul Durand, author of the book Where the Waters Gather and the Rivers Meet: An Atlas of the Eastern Sioux.
December 26, 1984 - MPR’s Stephen Smith profiles Prince Rogers Nelson. Segment includes interview with critic Jon Bream, author of the book "Prince: Inside the Purple Reign" and commentary from local evangelists who find Prince’s music offensive.
December 27, 1984 - MPR’s Gary Eichten profiles the local bar band Willie and the Bees as the band prepares to call it quits. Segment presents an interview with band founder Willie Murphy about the band and their sound.
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January 7, 1985 - Minnesota Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Monday, January 7, 1985.
January 15, 1985 - MPR’s Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on efforts by banker Carl Pohlad, the new Minnesota Twins owner, to promote the baseball team across the state. The winter tour push is to get excitement for club and fans into the ballpark for the 1985 season.
January 21, 1985 - Midday’s Paula Schroeder talks with Neville Marriner, music director of the Minnesota Orchestra; and Luella Goldberg, cultural liaison for British Festival of Minnesota, about the upcoming festival and music. Marriner and Goldberg also answer listener questions.