December 3, 1990 - MPR’s Catherine Winter interviews retired Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court Peter Popovich, and new Chief Justice Alexander MacDonald "Sandy" Keith. In Popovich interview, topics of the mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices, politics, and the future direction of the Minnesota Supreme Court are discussed. In Keith interview, topics of his unsuccessful run for governor, administrative practices, disproportion of minority incarceration, and the potential future of court are discussed. Following interviews, program presents Keith speaking to a meeting of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
December 7, 1990 - Sharon Sayles Belton, mayor of Minneapolis, expresses her thoughts on recent shooting tragedies in Minneapolis. One, the shooting of 17-year-old Tycel Nelson by Minneapolis police; and two, multiple gang shootings of youth in the city.
December 14, 1990 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on Governor-elect Arne Carlson’s visit to University of Minnesota Regents meeting. Carlson speaks on options and funding in higher education.
December 20, 1990 - Walter Mondale reflects on Karl Fritjof Rolvaag, Minnesota’s 31st governor of Minnesota, with MPR’s Gary Eichten. Rolvaag passed away on December 20, 1990.
December 31, 1990 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten interviews U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger about the discussion of war in the Persian Gulf. Durenberger see the possibility of talking before war commences.
January 1, 1991 - MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on Minnesota Civil Liberties Union call for expanding Human Rights Act by including gay rights. Winter gets opposing views on subject from William Roath, executive director of Minnesota Civil Liberties Union; and Tom Prichard, executive director of Berean League.
January 7, 1991 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on announcement by Governor Arne Carlson on appointment of John Riley as MnDot commissioner. Mulcahy provides audio clips of Riley speaking at press conference.
January 7, 1991 - MPR’s Tom Fudge interviews Brian Coyle, the first openly gay Minneapolis City Councilmember, about domestic partner benefits that local government is considering.
January 12, 1991 - As part of congressional debate on the authorization for war in the Persian Gulf, Minnesota's Republican Senator David Durenberger speaks on his view of authorizing resolution. He began by sharing a proverb with his colleagues.
January 12, 1991 - As part of congressional debate on the authorization for war in the Persian Gulf, Wisconsin Republican Congressman Steve Gunderson speaks on his view of authorizing resolution.