August 12, 1986 -
August 29, 1986 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on disagreements over potential use of gay lifestyle panels in Minneapolis schools, a curriculum designed by educator Polly Kellogg. The latest debate involves different policies on curriculum submitted by Minneapolis School District.
October 2, 1986 -
January 2, 1987 - Midday presents the Public Policy Unit documentary "Dropouts: Falling off the Bottom Rung." MPR’s Stephen Smith, Bill Catlin, and Dan Olson create a collaborative report on Minnesota high school dropouts.
January 26, 1987 - Robert Carothers, Minnesota State University Chancellor, speaks on this Midday call-in.
May 22, 1987 - A profile of a baseball clinic for kids (6 to16) run by the Minnesota Twins. Report includes numerous interviews, including instructor Glenn Gostick, clinic founder Angelo Giuliani, and a former clinic child attendee, Twin first baseman Kent Hrbek.
September 17, 1987 - Joanne Van Oorsouw, writing coordinator at the College of St. Catherine, answers listener questions about the use of language, the sources of phrases and words, etc.
January 8, 1988 - MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Minnesota poet and author Bill Holm about teacher exchange program. Holm also answers listener questions.
February 20, 1988 - Weekend’s Bob Potter interviews Charles Norman, director of the Learning Skills Center at Macalester College, who discusses writing, the use of the English language, and origins of words. Norman also answers listener questions.
February 27, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Jim Radke, director of Center for Academic and Sports at St. Thomas University; and Mark Dienhart, former St. Thomas coach and current executive director of Public Affairs, discuss preparing athletes for academics and life after playing career is over. Radke and Dienhart also answers listener questions.