May 19, 1988 - With the suicide death of Roger Caldwell, MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten takes a look back at the 1977 murders of Duluth heiress Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse. Caldwell plead guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to time served, or five years. Despite this, Caldwell repeatedly claimed innocence, including in a suicide note.
May 7, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews University of Minnesota-Duluth official regarding phone call threats against UMD staff members both on and off campus.
June 4, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with staff member at Science Museum of Minnesota regarding art defacement at the site, where a diorama was damaged.
June 10, 1992 - Choua Lee, a Hmong member of Saint Paul School Board, talks about the need for community, educational, and family prevention efforts to provide support for local Asian youth and pushing back against gang activity.
September 28, 1992 - Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, shares her thoughts after the shooting death of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf. Sayles Belton also discusses community-oriented policing and United for Peace group.
September 29, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with former Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about the professional life and mindsight and how it is impacted by some aspects of the work, social environment, and local politics.
October 2, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten presents a summary report of the week since shooting death of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf. Eichten shares various audio clips of police and activists speaking on the crime and its aftermath in the community.
November 19, 1992 - On this Midday program, host Gary Eichten talks with police officers Pat McGowan and John Rouncer about what it's like to be a policeman. The two guests also take calls from listeners.
August 5, 1993 - On this Midday program, Walt Dziedzic and Judith Martin discuss the city of Minneapolis…it's past, present, and future. Topics include changes over the decades, including downtown business, diversity, transportation system, safety, schools, municipal finances, police, and tourism.
September 2, 1993 - Pat McGowan, a Minneapolis Police Department sergeant, shares his views on crime in the city of Minneapolis and what police and community efforts should be taken.