July 19, 1977 - Dick Cullum, Minneapolis Tribune sportswriter, comments on why fans still come to a Minnesota Twins game, despite having disappointing seasons since the late 1960s. Cullum also shares his personal ballpark recollections.
July 22, 1977 - On this Midday program, a broadcast of Dr. Hans Guth, English professor at San Jose State University, speaking at University of Minnesota conference on composition for English teachers.
July 23, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR's Bob Potter talks with Senator Bill McCutcheon, Citizens League representatives, Minnesota Tax Payers Association members, and the League of Minnesota Cities about McCutcheon's property tax bill.
July 30, 1977 - MPR’s Bob Potter presents “The Role of the Courts in a Changing Society: Divorce, Voices in the Wind,” a documentary that examines Minnesota divorce laws. Includes such topics as how divorce law in Minnesota has changed from "fault" to "no-fault", alimony, child support, visitation, post-dissolution problems, and the role of attorneys.
July 30, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of water. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
August 13, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, Bruce Vento, congressman of Minnesota's 4th district of St. Paul, talks with MPR’s Bob Potter and answers listener questions. Topics included energy bill, BCWA, and child abuse.
August 15, 1977 - In a speech he calls 'self interview,' author Kurt Vonnegut, a former chemist, anthropologist and car dealer, discusses his careers and his inspirations for writing.
August 20, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of land use by man. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
August 23, 1977 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz profiles the Out and About Theatre Company, a gay and lesbian theatre which presents arts focused gay subject matter. Kranz interviews founder of theatre company about works and the public reception.
August 25, 1977 - MPR’s Claudia Hampston presents Minnesota Women's Meeting sampler, Part II.