September 2, 1985 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents "The Strike is On!," an oral history of the early labor movement in Minnesota, with emphasis on the struggle to organize Iron Range workers, Austin’s Hormel strike, the Minneapolis truckers strike of 1934, and more.
September 4, 1985 - MPR’s Stephen Smith reports on Arne Carlson’s announcement in bid for governor’s office in 1986. Carlson, Minnesota’s state auditor and longtime Republican, is known for his perceived centrist views and tough temperament.
September 14, 1985 - On this Midday, Al Sicherman, food writer for the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, answers listener questions about food. His book, Caramel Knowledge, is also discussed.
September 24, 1985 - MPR Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Tuesday, September 24th, 1985.
September 27, 1985 - MPR’s Doug Hamilton talks with music critic Marton Keller about the 4th annual Minnesota Black Music Awards. Keller discusses the “Minneapolis Sound.”
September 30, 1985 - Evelina Chao, an American violinist of Chinese descent and member of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, talks about writing her novel Gates of Grace, which tells the story of the emigrate Chinese experience in America.
October 4, 1985 - Morning Edition’s Doug Hamilton talks with Minneapolis Star Tribune’s sports commentator about how the Minnesota Twins fared in the 1985 season…it wasn’t good.
October 5, 1985 - MPR’s Jim Bickal gets fans reactions as the 1985 MLB regular season…and the Twins, comes to a close. Some fans are not not surprised by team’s poor results, while others think the team is just one player away from competing for the World Series.
October 9, 1985 - Jackpine Bob Cary muses on the season of change, tying winter to mosquitos and detailing what northern locals are planning as the cold sets in.
October 11, 1985 - MPR’s Bill Wareham interviews Paul Stark, co-founder of Twin/Tone Records. Stark speaks about the Replacements and Husker Du. Segment also features a Bob Mould interview in the Nicollet Studios, and commentary from East Village Eye critic on Twin Cities music scene.