January 31, 1983 - James Kelly, president of the Spring Hill Center, and George Peterson, from the Urban Institute in Washington, speaking at the Minnesota Horizons Conference, held in St. Paul. Kelly and Peterson addressed status of Minnesota's infrastructure. Speech was part of day’s theme on how Minnesota population has changed, what that could mean for the future, and what sorts of investments will be needed in housing and public structures. The conference was intended to give state legislators a more comprehensive view of the difficult problems facing the state than they normally get during regular hearings. The conference brought together experts from such fields as economics, energy, housing, agriculture, education, natural resources, and the funding of public services.
February 2, 1983 - Horizons conference held in Saint Paul. Christenson shares recommendations on changes in the state's property tax relief system. Christenson has many years of experience in government finance, having served as Commissioner of the Department of Finance from 1975 through 1979. Since 1981, he has been the Legislative Auditor. In 1982, his office was asked by the Audit Commission to prepare a report on the state's direct property tax relief programs, and speech reveals some of that study's findings, and his conclusions.
February 2, 1983 - Al Rosenthal, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, speaking at Minnesota Horizons conference, held in Saint Paul. Rosenthal offered some views on the legislative process and made suggestions for possible reform. Rosenthal has worked with legislators since the mid-60s, through their organization, the National Conference of State Legislatures. Among his activities are a legislative oversight project in Minnesota and other states.
February 11, 1983 - Roger Clarke, columnist and career consultant, discusses how to get a job in the high unemployment market and current economy. Clarke also answers listener questions.
March 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Arthur Harkins, professor of future studies at University of Minnesota, discusses the forthcoming 'high tech' society, its impact on traditional industry, and how to prepare for it. Harkins also answers listener questions.
May 28, 1983 - Bill Kling, MPR president, discusses current financial challenges of public radio. Includes various financial and programming topics. Kling also answers listener questions.
June 1, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale interviews Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith, who details what he perceives as the challenges of the baseball team. Topics include fellow owners, sustaining a fan base, and building business support.
June 14, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale reports on concerns and anger of Ely outfitters, as the gradual restrictions of motorized vehicle use to Boundary Waters lakes take effect, following the 1978 BWCA Wilderness Act.
July 7, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Jerry Bell, executive director of Metropolitan Sports Facility Commission, on the attempts by the Minnesota Twins to get lease relief, attendance struggles, and rumors of team sale to Tampa Bay. Bell also comments on what may happen if team tries to break lease.
September 3, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Dave Roe, President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations). Roe discusses recent developments in organized labor and answers listener questions. Program begins with commentary from Roe on shooting down of commercial South Korean airliner by Soviet Union days earlier.