July 25, 1985 - Bruce Gardner, professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, speaking at Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture Series at St. Cloud State University. The theme of debate was “Resolved: The Fate of Farming Should Be Determined in the Marketplace.” Dr. Gardner spoke in favor of market influences controlling farm policy.
July 25, 1985 - Harold Breimyer, extension economist emeritus at the University of Missouri, speaking at Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture Series at St. Cloud State University. The theme of debate was “Resolved: The Fate of Farming Should Be Determined in the Marketplace.” Breimyer argued that agricultural prices are an appropriate subject for public policy.
July 25, 1985 - Harold Breimyer, extension economist emeritus at the University of Missouri; and Bruce Gardner, professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, provide closing statements at Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture Series at St. Cloud State University. They both participated in debate titled “Resolved: The Fate of Farming Should Be Determined in the Marketplace.”
August 14, 1985 - City is looking at the first strike in more than 50 years. Mayor Tom Keogh was quoted as saying, "economically town is in limbo, at a standstill. Stress on residents used to high wages, people don't have a lot of extra money, have to be optimistic that the strike will be settled."
August 14, 1985 - On this Midday program Wayne Olhoft, executive director of the Berean League, answers listener questions about the political goals sought by this fundamentalist Christian organization.
August 27, 1985 - Rudy Boschwitz, Minneosta U.S. senator (i-R), discusses concerns regarding current domestic and international matters, including South Africa. Boschwitz also answers listener questions.
August 28, 1985 - Jerry Cassidy examines issues of Indian hunting and fishing rights in his documentary "American Indians in the 1980s: New Struggles for Old Rights." Program includes numerous interviews and commentary on treaty rights.
September 3, 1985 - Mike Osterholm, chief of acute disease epidemiology at the Minnesota Department of Health; and Morris Floyd, director of the Minnesota AIDS Project, speaking at the Minnesota Press Club in Minneapolis.
September 4, 1985 - MPR’s Stephen Smith reports on Arne Carlson’s announcement in bid for governor’s office in 1986. Carlson, Minnesota’s state auditor and longtime Republican, is known for his perceived centrist views and tough temperament.
September 17, 1985 - William Brock, U.S. labor secretary, speaking at the Elephant Club, as part of a fundraising luncheon for Minnesota's Independent-Republican party. Brock addressed the topic of his work at the labor department, labor management relations, the economy, and trade policy. After speech, Brock answered audience questions. Brock is known for his tenure as the United States' Special Trade Representative. He served as the nation's Chief Trade Advisor and International Trade Negotiator from 1981 until President Reagan asked him to move to the Labor Department last year. Brock was also chairman of the National Republican Party in the last 1970s and represented Tennessee for four terms as a congressman and one term as a U.S. Senator.