February 17, 1978 - Proponents and opponents of the controversial high-voltage power line under construction in western and central Minnesota debate the health and safety issues, the economic impact, and other issues. The forum debate was held in the Great Hall. Participants included power line pro¬testers Gloria Woida and John Tripp, Don Jacobsen of the United Power Asso-ciation, environmental expert Dan McConnon, and students Gaylen Schaubroeck and Catherine McGinnis.
February 27, 1978 - Clayton Yeutter, attorney and former assistant U.S. agriculture secretary for international affairs and commodity programs during the Nixon-Ford administrations, speaking at Farm Forum, sponsored by the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. Yeutter topic is on plight of farmer, and his views on solutions.
February 27, 1978 - The Reverend Dr. David Preus, national president of the American Lutheran Church, talks with MPR's John Ydstie during a visit to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Preus expresses his concern with the plight of American farmers, and states there should be a national commitment to preserving small farm communities. The high voltage power lines issue and ethical problems in society are also broached.
March 8, 1978 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz presents report on the history and experiences of women in the labor movement.
April 17, 1978 - A look at the planting intentions of farmers and what it means to everyone else, including consumers. University of Minnesota agricultural economist Will Anthony; Bruce Hornbacher of Hornbacher's supermarkets, and Bud Wand, Director of Agricultural Planning and Affairs for the Green Giant Company in Le Sueur discuss the topic.
April 22, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, guests John Moe, general manager of the Employee Assistance Program with Control Data Corporation; and Professor Jack Flagler, director of Labor Education at the University of Minnesota and arbitrator for several state and federal mediation services, discuss the subject of employment and alcoholism treatment.
July 10, 1978 - An interview with Calvin Griffith, owner of the Minnesota Twins. Griffith recounts his love for the game of baseball, his youth, the team…and his car.
July 21, 1978 - John Paulus, Senior Vice President for Economics, Federal Reserve Bank, talks with Bob Potter on the economy of the United States. Includes topics of GNP and inflation.
August 5, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, guests Sherry Gio, assistant manager of World Division at AAA; and Jack Grimm, of Delaney-Joyce and O'Dell, discuss overseas travel, slowdowns at airports, decline of the dollar overseas, standby fares and other travel issues.
August 29, 1978 - MPR’s Gary Eichten looks at the statewide average price for 10 items in a grocery survey. The results show costs were impacted by where one lives.