December 15, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Bad Jazz members Kevin Kling, Michael Sommers and Loren Niemi. They discuss their “unique” performance.
December 17, 1986 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports that the Minnesota Twins have decided against signing starter pitcher Jack Morris to a multi-year contract.
December 20, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Libby Riddles, professional dogsledder, discusses mushing, racing weather, and dog sledding. Riddles also answers listener questions.
December 20, 1986 - Midday’s Bob Potter talks with WCCO’s Dave Moore about his book, A Member of the Family. Moore details the difference in his approach writing versus his usual television newscast work process.
December 23, 1986 - MPR’s Perry Finelli gets reactions from attendees of Dr. William Nolen’s funeral. The surgeon passed away on December 20th, 1986. Author of eight books, Nolen was nationally known for his book The Making of a Surgeon.
December 29, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on the impact taking place with the Minnesota Orchestra as the organization experiences first season with Edo de Waart as music director. The conductor hopes to win over audiences with programs that highlight contemporary classical compositions, not only centuries old works.
December 31, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend visits the Minneapolis home of Charlotte Kula as she prepares latkes in celebration of Hanukkah. Kula shares her thoughts on the recipe and much more.
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January 2, 1987 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on the success of local music scene in 1986, both here and nationally. Report highlights Janet Jackson, Cherrelle, The S.O.S. Band, Terry Lewis, Flyte Tyme, Prince, Magnolias, The Jets, Jesse Johnson, The Replacements, The Suicide Commandos, Twin/Tone Records, SST Records, Husker Du, Soul Asylum, Trip Shakespeare, and The Wallets.
January 2, 1987 - Midday presents the Public Policy Unit documentary "Dropouts: Falling off the Bottom Rung." MPR’s Stephen Smith, Bill Catlin, and Dan Olson create a collaborative report on Minnesota high school dropouts.