August 31, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports that Minnesota Twins are lining up for tickets of the remaining regular season as excitement for the team has increased dramatically this year, with Twins holding a lead in division.
September 3, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports from the Creative Activities Building at the Minnesota State Fair. Moos talks with artists, contestants, visitors, and judges about the over 4,000 items selected for display.
September 5, 1987 - Philip Nusbaum profiles traditional fiddler Gilmore Lee, who became enamored with French style fiddling while growing up in northern Minnesota. Lee describes his passion for the music and performs short music pieces.
September 5, 1987 - MPR’s Mark Heistad talks with Virginia Deemer Mosiman, a woman who received a 50 Year Award at the Minnesota State Fair. The award is presented annually to individuals who have actively participated in the Minnesota State Fair for 50 years as an employee, exhibitor, vendor and/or volunteer.
September 9, 1987 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles protests of pornography businesses on St. Paul’s University Avenue. Report includes commentary from Archbishop John Roach, St. Paul Councilman Bill Wilson, and Ferris Alexander, owner of controversial Faust Theater.
September 10, 1987 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on a tour of Prince’s Paisley Park by visiting foreign officials as a way to promote the Twin Cities.
September 18, 1987 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports from Twin Cities International Airport as Northwest flight 128 arrives from Bangkok. Among its passengers are nearly three dozen Hmong refugees planning to resettle in Minnesota. Meersman speaks with officials about the difficulites to be faced…including housing, language, and jobs.
September 23, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal gives a regular season game summary of Twins home game against the Texas Rangers. The Twins have put together the best home record in MLB, recording 53-23 at the dome thus far.
September 25, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal looks at what is behind the Minnesota Twins success during the 1987 MLB season.
September 25, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal visits the giant marshmallow, a.k.a. the Metrodome, to record some of the sights and sounds that come with a ticket to the ballgame. Bickal interviews some of the individuals responsible for them.