August 30, 1978 - MPR’s Roger Gomoll interviews guitarist Cliff Fredrickson about his profession as a lounge musician. Segment includes music audio clips of Fredrickson performing at a local hotel in Fargo, North Dakota.
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 7, 1978 - MPR’s Dale Connolly reports on worm growing and the complaints of fraud against Worm World, a distributor of the soil creatures. Connolly interviews growers and scientists on their viewpoints.
September 11, 1978 - Jobs consultant Tom Jackson discusses his philosophy on finding and valuing one’s job and developing a satisfying professional life.
September 14, 1978 - MPR’s Greg Barron presents the documentary “Power on the Line: The Smoldering Conflict.” Barron spent several days in central Minnesota and produced this searching look at the deep commitment of the opposing sides in the Minnesota power line controversy.
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 18, 1978 - Bruce Vento, Minnesota representative from the 4th District (DFL); Ed Zabinsky of the Boundary Waters Conservation Alliance; and Steve Payne of the Duluth Wilderness Society discuss the BWCA bill that passed the U.S. Congress, and the divergent views of the use and protection of BWCA.
November 21, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews William Johnson, political science professor at Bethel College; and Lloyd Brandt, public affairs office of the First Banks System. Johnson and Brandt discuss the state-local fiscal relationship and tax limitation proposals, based on a Citizens League report on the fiscal and tax situation in Minnesota.
November 22, 1978 - Mike Murphy, Upper Midwest Council, and John Millhone, Minnesota Energy Agency, discuss energy and its problems in the state, including rising costs. Murphy and Millhone also answer listener questions.
December 6, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Helena Sodenberg, tax consultant with Coopers and Lybrand in Minneapolis; and Ceil Victor, tax specialist for performing artists and non-profit organizations, who discuss taxes and tax exemptions for volunteers and performers.