March 21, 1981 - Bruce Benidt wonders and wanders about the use of road salt.
May 23, 1981 - As Minnesotans ready themselves for the glory of summer and the sun, commentator Bruce Benidt say everyone needs to just relax.
June 15, 1981 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports from Roseville, where a tornado struck the afternoon of June 14, 1981. Storm caused multiple damage and injuries.
June 15, 1981 - MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews Peggy Hawkins, who witnessed the tornado that struck Roseville. Hawkins was in the parking lot of Target as storm struck, and describes a destructive scene.
June 15, 1981 - MPR’s Rich Dietman describes the scene in south Minneapolis in the aftermath of a tornado passing over Lake St. & Chicago Ave.
June 15, 1981 - MPR’s Linda Peinovich interviews meteorologist John Graff, who describes the path and destruction of tornado that struck areas of Twin Cities on June 14, 1981. Graff notes it was a singular tornado that made a straight line through the metro.
September 19, 1981 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt wonders on the term “fall color” and what it means to the farmer.
October 24, 1981 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt provides a few ridiculous solutions for Minnesotans to keep warm as the harsh winter sets in.
January 16, 1982 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt breaks down the ‘winter brotherhood’ amongst Minnesotans who stay behind after October 31st to share in the chilly experience of the state.
January 20, 1982 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Les Coleman of the National Weather Service about record-breaking snowfall in the Twin Cities. Following interview, Eichten checks in with MPR’s Nancy Fushan on conditions and problems caused by storm.