June 23, 1973 - The two sides at odds in the Leech Lake area over fishing rights discuss their motivations and philosophies regarding the introduction of a one dollar tax stamp for fishing permits for non-Chippewa Indian Reservation citizens.
July 1, 1973 - Part nine of the MER documentary series, A Sense of Place. Program is titled “Just One Studded Tire” and looks at the problems of people living on state borders. What do the boundaries prevent them from doing?
July 2, 1973 - A discussion relating to the political and legal opinions of potential new FCC commissioner Glen Robinson, particularly his stand on the fairness doctrine and how it relates to private ownership of broadcast outlets.
July 2, 1973 - Nicholas Johnson, Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission, discusses the importance of local broadcasting and communities being heavily involved in the content those media outlets provide.
July 2, 1973 - Glen Robinson, FCC commissioner nominee from Minnesota discusses with reporter Paul Gruchow the issues and philosophies in debate at the FCC. A lengthy conversation regarding the Fairness Doctrine, and how it relates to First Amendment guarantees makes up most of the segment.
July 8, 1973 - Part ten of the MER documentary series, A Sense of Place. Program is titled “Water: Words and Music.” Program profiles a meeting on June 15, 1973 regarding asbestos fibers found in Lake Superior.
August 7, 1973 - Kevin McKiernan describes yesterday's events. Four FBI agents were arrested in Rapid City, South Dakota for assaulting lawyers and legal workers and making obscene remarks Two agents were charged with attacking a private investigator; another agent smashed a camera into the face of a defense committee attorney. Lawyers delivered the FBI agents into Rapid City police custody. An FBI agent knocked a defense team member down the police station steps and uttered a string of obscenities. According to Luke McKissick, harassment of lawyers and legal workers has been severe for last three months, and is part of an intimidation effort. Mark Lane says government first created conditions for the destruction of Indian people. When they protested they were fired upon and lawyers to defend them are assaulted by the same government. Lawyers recorded license plates and took photos. FBI agents moved into a building next to the defense committee law office and evidence suggests agents conducted electronic surveillance. The lawyers say it appears the agents have learned nothing from Watergate. Reporter track only, no actualities.
August 21, 1973 - HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger outlines improvements he wishes to make to the present Medicare system.
August 30, 1973 - MPR’s Kevin McKiernan reports of harassment by the FBI and federal marshalls coming out from Wounded Knee. Occupiers talk of rapes, shootings and beatings. Currently there are several harrassment suits opened against some FBI officers in Rapid City.
August 31, 1973 - MPR’s Kevin McKiernan interviews unknown speaker, most likely Vernon Bellecourt, after arrest with Russell Means at Baptist Hospital while visiting Clyde Bellecourt on Aug. 30, which immediately followed indictments handed down by the Indian grand jury in Custer.