January 6, 1975 - Spear talks about the need to make a distinction between moral and non-moral issues in making legislative decisions. He says a legislator is supposed to represent independent judgment, particularly in cases of human rights issues. He speaks about voting for gay rights in the legislature, gays holding public office, and why he makes a public statment on being gay.
January 7, 1975 - As part of a daylong conference sponsored by the University of Minnesota entitled China and the World Community, various panelists discuss China's role in the world from her own perspective as well as how other nations view China. Michel Oksenberg, an associate professor of political science at the University of Michigan, gives speech "China and the Model for Developing Nations.
January 7, 1975 - As part of a daylong conference sponsored by the University of Minnesota entitled China and the World Community, various panelists discuss China's role in the world from her own perspective as well as how other nations view China. Stanley Karnow, an associate editor of The New Republic magazine, gives speech "China and the International Organizations."
January 17, 1975 - Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey holds a press conference on January, 10 1975 in the Twin Cities. He talks about the United States in international matters, the energy crisis, and the economy.
January 21, 1975 - Minnesota Legislative agenda, preview today: Welfare Dept says that more than 3000 patients now in state hospitals for mentally ill, retarded, and chemically dependent could be placed in community facitilies if and when such facilities become available. Money gap between Gov. Anderson budget allocation and Welfare request. How can community facilities provide more than custodial care? Also briefing on vocational and technical education, House Urban Affairs committee will hear about population trends, land use, housing, solid waste management, and transit.
January 24, 1975 - Interview with Kevin McKiernan on tape recorded at the Alexian Novitiate on January 22, 1975. McKiernan details what transpired in creating recording of interview and getting tape out of Gresham.
January 29, 1975 - Charles P. Reinert, Ph.D. Dept. of Chemistry/Physics at Southwest Minnesota State College in Marshall, discusses agriculture and energy. Dr. Reinert was a member of the Governor's Energy Policy Task Force for the State of Minnesota.
February 2, 1975 - Marcela Trujillo Gaitan speaks at Women's Political Caucus about cultural values of Chicana women working within environment of Anglo centric women’s movement.
February 4, 1975 - MPR host Gary Eichten talks with MPR reporter Kevin McKiernan about the end of occupation with Gresham abbey occupiers taken to jail by local authorities. 39 people were booked at the jail and charged with criminal trespassing to a dwelling, which is a misdemeanor, however some may be charged with felonies. Immunity from prosecution was not part of the agreement that the Native group reached with Alexian Brothers.
February 24, 1975 - A survey of the activities in and around the Alexian Brothers Monastery in Gresham, Wisconsin during the takeover by members of the Menominee Warrior Society. Includes comments by members of the Warrior Society, Ada Deer, Dennis Banks, National Guard commander Colonel Hugh Simonson, and others.