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.
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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.
October 16, 1985 - William McCutcheon, Robert Kunz
October 17, 1985 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports on fundamentalism churches. Moos interviews advocates, followed by critics on the doctrine of these churches, including Fundamentalists Anonymous.
October 17, 1985 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher reports on Minneapolis police chief’s views on city gangs. Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza has been reluctant to say that there are organized street gangs in the city, and he's been publicly criticized for that stance after sixteen-year-old Christine Crites was found murdered over the weekend near 40th and Nicollet. Bouza promised to take a harder look at the problem, but still maintains that he doesn't think a serious problem exists. Report also includes comments from Sandra Hilary, member of Public Health and Safety Committee.
October 17, 1985 - Ellen Pillard, Carole Olson, Pride Program
October 18, 1985 - During intermission of a Minnesota Orchestra performance with guest violinist Nigel Kennedy, MPR’s Don Manildi interviews the English musician. Kennedy discusses his classical background and shares his love for other genres of music, including the improvisation form of jazz.
October 18, 1985 - Christine Kreitz, The Vice Lords, The Bloods, The Disciples, The Latin Kings, Minneapolis Urban League, Sabathani Community Center, Clarissa Walker
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