March 4, 1977 - Midday presents segments of a sound portrait on Strasburg, North Dakota, a town rich in old-world heritage. It examines the town through music and discussion by the people of Strasburg.
March 4, 1977 - A news feature of poetry written later in life, and presenting poetry to diverse audience on buses.
March 7, 1977 - Highlights of congressional hearings by the House commerce subcommittee on communications, on sex and violence on television, and considering the networks' commitment to broadcast fewer programs which may be harmful for children. Testimony is heard from Dr. George Gerbner, Dean, Annenberg School of Communications, University of Pennsylvania, who has just completed a survey of violence on network television; as well as Richard Wiley, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and representatives from all three major networks.
March 11, 1977 - A news feature of British economist E. F. Schumacher, author of the book "Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered." Schumacher talks about need for change in agriculture and energy practices.
March 12, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s George Fisher presents work of some young radio producers and performers, with highlights from KSJN's Young People's Radio Festival entrants.
March 18, 1977 - Midday presents segments of a sound portrait on Dunn Center, Mayville, a North Dakota prairie town rich in culture and heritage.
April 1, 1977 - As part of KCCM's Our Home Town series, this program is on Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation, located in north central North Dakota, and home to Chippewa Indians. Through various interviews and music segments, program highlights Michif culture, religion, powwow dance, identity problems, the BIA, poverty, and alcoholism.
April 1, 1977 - MPR’s Michael Barone interviews 20-year-old classical guitarist Sharon Isbin. Topics include guitar sound, touring, competitions, and contemporary compositions. Isbin also discusses expanding her repertoire.
April 8, 1977 - As part of KCCM's Our Home Town series, this program is on Mott, North Dakota, documenting attitudes, culture and character of life in the prairie town. Through various interviews and sound segments, program highlights community, history, family life, church, drug use, role of women, and thoughts on the land.
April 12, 1977 - MPR’s Rachel Krantz talks with makers of ‘bone’ instruments for use in theater and dance. Segment includes examples of sounds created by the various instruments.