November 5, 1974 - The Third World does not have the large, mechanized farms that the U.S. does ... but a half dozen countries have managed to grow inpressive yields on small plots of land. Speaker unknown.
November 6, 1974 - A 400 percent increase in the price of crude oil has resulted in much revenue for the Arab states. The result is an expansion in consumerism and business in the region: building, aviation, industrial equipment, pharmeceuticals, and more. Minnesota business can use this opportunity to sell their services and products.
November 7, 1974 - President of the South Dakota chapter of the National Organization of Farmers Delton Minder speaks about collective bargaining for farmers and necessity of said farmers being able to set prices on commodities.
November 8, 1974 - Black activist Angela Davis speaks at St. John's University about racism as a disease and political oppression.
November 9, 1974 - Discussion of positive returns on state of Minnesota investment portfolio, both in long term and short term investments.
November 12, 1974 - The EQC gave the go ahead with exploration of copper mining in Babbitt. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency opposed the project. 5,000 tons of copper nickle ore is slatted to be removed.
November 12, 1974 - Opposition to granting of 40 year license to the Monticello nuclear power plant. If the plant will continue to release waste, then they will not receive a license. Operators of the facility need to be within the public health guidelines. The PCA is creating qualitative language to set the guidelines.
November 22, 1974 - Report on tenant unions, with various interviews and commentaries from advocates. They speak on housing issues and related laws.
November 28, 1974 - The DNR has begun the process of giving the Kettle River in northern Minnesota scenic and wild rivers protection. It will likely be a lengthy and divisive process. At a public planning hearing DNR Commissioner Bob Herbst explains how the draft plan will be a model and standard for natural resource preservation in Minnesota. The plan cannot be imposed on residents against their will; land owners must be willing to sell property or scenic easements. DNR staffer Mike Pressness explains scenic easements. Sen. Florian Chemeliewski remembers the initial Minnesota Wild and Scenic Rivers Act proposal and tells how he fought successfully to remove eminent domain, keep final approval with local government and protect land owner and farmer rights. Pine City's zoning administrator Ward Blake says this program will be controversial and more difficult to enforce than regular shoreline regulations.
November 29, 1974 - MPR’s Gary Eichten reports on how layoffs are bringing about charges of sexual and racial discrimination. Civil rights group explain that laying off employees with least seniority mean laying of minorities and women.