September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Mike Zerby and Regene Radniecki, photojournalists with the Minneapolis Tribune, who discuss the dilemma, problems, and joys of their craft. The photographers share what it's like to record the trauma of an auto accident and the happiness of a school year full of children all in the course of a day's work.
September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Phil Easton, and his son John, who discuss the history and various aspects of running the Stillwater Gazette.
September 5, 1978 - MPR’s Jennifer O'Neill profiles the Chatfield Brass Band in Chatfield, MN, which is known as “Band Town USA.” O’Neill interviews members of band about their experiences playing and the preservation efforts of Chatfield Brass Band Music Library.
September 9, 1978 - This regional public affairs program presents live coverage on the dedication of renovated Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, with MPR co-anchors Rich Dietman and Marilyn Heltzer.
September 16, 1978 - Includes 2 plays "The Animal People" and "Spider Woman" by Science museum players; also talk with anthropologist Lou Casagrande.
September 22, 1978 - MPR’s Brigid Shea interviews Zig Ziglar, author and Christian motivational speaker, who discusses pop Christianity, combining positive thinking, success, and monetary rewards. Program includes excerpts of Ziglar speeches and interviews with members at his events.
October 7, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, highlighted excerpts of broadcast coverage from the National Conference on the Role of the Arts in Urban Economic Development. Program also contains report and interviews regarding conference.
October 9, 1978 - Rabbi Mordecai Miller of Temple of Aaron in Saint Paul discusses the traditions of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Program also contains music segments.
October 14, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Jeff Evans explores TV viewing habits and talks with the four local area television general managers - WCCO’s Jame Rupp, KMSP’s Don Swartz, WTCN’s Robert Fransen, and KSTP’s Stanley Hubbard. Program includes a look at the history of local TV news programming.
October 23, 1978 - The 150th anniversary of the birth of the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy is celebrated in a special radio profile produced by Radio Moscow. Includes readings from Tolstoy's works.