February 3, 1983 - Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, sponsored by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Address was titled, "Has the United Nations Outlived Its Usefulness?" Following speech, Kirkpatrick answered audience questions. Kirkpatrick was appointed as permanent representative to the United Nations by President Reagan in January 1981. She is the first woman to hold that post. She also serves as a member of the president's cabinet. NOTE – After this event, The University of Minnesota regents passed an anti-heckling resolution.
February 5, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Dave Semerad, official in the Minnesota Revenue Department's Taxpayer Assistance group, talks about preparing Minnesota income tax returns, and answers income tax questions from listeners.
February 19, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Rudy Perpich, governor of Minnesota, discusses his released budget plan for the state. Topics include employment and education. Perpich also answers listener questions.
February 21, 1983 - Walter Mondale declares his candidacy for president from the House chamber at the State Capitol. Potter provides a summary of Mondale’s career. There's a brief interview with David Lebedoff prior to Mondale speech.
February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on Walter Mondale, presidential candidate and former U.S. vice president, who toured the Iron Range as part of his opening campaign day. Report includes excerpts of Mondale speech and comments from residents of the area.
February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports from the State Capitol on Walter Mondale’s pending announcement on run for presidency.
February 21, 1983 - MPR’s Bob Potter provides a summary report on former Vice President Walter Mondale’s declaration on running for the U.S. presidency in 1984. Report includes excerpt of Mondale speech, where he outlines his views.
February 22, 1983 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president, starting his campaign for the presidency in Minnesota. Report includes clip of Mondale speaking about the grain embargo of the Carter administration.
February 22, 1983 - Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale meets with press corps the day after his presidential announcement. Mondale spoke on the vision for his campaign, including nuclear arms, environment, and economy.
February 23, 1983 - Dr. Manning Marable, director of the Race Relations Institute and professor of history and economics at Fisk University in Nashville, speaking at Luther College, as part of symposium entitled, "Reaganomics vs. Black America." Marable discusses the current economic situation for blacks and possible solutions for the future.