November 29, 1989 - In remarks before an audience at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, gaming commissioner Tony Boza referred to Native Americans as “totally blasted and destroyed people.” The remarks brought complaints of racism from the Minneapolis Urban Coalition. After meeting with the governor and human rights commissioner, Boza apologized for any misinterpretation of his remarks, saying he went to River Falls to fight racism in regrets any injury to Black or Native Americans stemming from his words.
December 1, 1989 - An interview with journalist Tim Giago who publishes the Lakota Times on the Pine Ridge Reservation, a paper that focuses on Native stories and for Native rights.
December 11, 1989 -
December 13, 1989 - On the 10 year anniversary, Ramsey County attorney Tom Foley reflects on the Al Quie kidnap attempt in 1979.
December 14, 1989 -
December 19, 1989 - John DeNoma, Michael Hogan, David Franzen
December 21, 1989 -
December 27, 1989 - A Mainstreet Radio special from southwestern Minnesota town of Madison. MPR’s John Biewen presents a documentary entitled, "We're Not Dying," which highlights how the town survived the 1980’s farm crisis.
December 29, 1989 - St. Paul Mayor George Latimer answers listener questions about his 13 years as mayor of St. Paul.
December 30, 1989 -