April 5, 1978 - MPR’s Greg Barron reports on a compromise bill on the BWCA. Report includes an interview with U.S. Represenative Jim Oberstar aide, John O’Connor, who expresses concerns of local residents that this will expand federal control of lands.
April 7, 1978 - During intermission of an Minnesota Orchestra performance with Neville Marriner as guest conductor, MPR’s Dennis Rooney interviews the esteemed English orchestra conductor. Marriner discusses his future plans, including potentially becoming music director of the Minnesota Orchestra.
April 10, 1978 - The conference agrees that enrollment in rural schools will increase as people began moving to rural areas. Robert Bonnie states the importance of parents taking part in their children education. The educators emphasize that rural school should deserve more attention.
April 15, 1978 - MPR’s Neal St. Anthony presents an opening day profile of the 1978 Minnesota Twins. Includes audio clips on days of old and an interview about current players with pitching coach Camilo Pascual (a former Minnesota Twins pitcher…and eventual Minnesota Twin Hall of Famer).
April 20, 1978 - Report on three different St. Paul rallies, pro and con, regarding the vote to repeal the gay rights ordinance. MPR's Pat Kessler, Kate Williams, and Dan Olson were at the events and provide excerpts from the activity, including speeches and interviews of attendees.
April 22, 1978 - MPR’s Tom Meersman profiles the local efforts of the small book press, highlighting the second annual Small Press Book Fair at Macalester College in St. Paul book.
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April 25, 1978 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on vote results on repeal of St. Paul’s 1974 gay rights ordinance. St. Paul voters chose to repeal of the city's provisions protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination by a two-to-one margin.
April 27, 1978 - MPR’s Pat Kessler presents various local viewpoints and theories on why voters chose to repeal St. Paul’s 1974 gay rights ordinance.