October 3, 1972 - Ken Simons, planning coordinator for the Office of Open Space Planning, speaks about the 1972 acquisition of 3,000 acres of land to protect unique systems such as flood plains, ground water tables, recreation, amenities, or pleasing vistas to offset development. A corridor of open space is the plan for the acquisition of land along Rice Creek area in Ramsey County.
October 3, 1972 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Phyllis Schlafly, author and conservative movement leader, on her views of women’s rights and her opposition of the Equal Rights Amendment. Phyllis Schlafly states women should not be equal to men.
October 3, 1972 - GOP cabinet members' wives visit Minnesota and campaign for Nixon. Report includes brief interviews with wives.
October 5, 1972 - MPR’s Martin Granger interviews author Benjamin Spock about his writing and political criticism of him.
October 6, 1972 - Local attorney discusses the judicial election
October 6, 1972 - Rochester Post Bulletin commentaries, letters, and newspaper's response to George McGovern read by Bill Kling.
October 6, 1972 - Who should pay for extra capacity of sewers? Service availability charge or SAC is opposed by the mayor of Plymoth, Al Hilde. Robert Hoffmann, committee member, agrees with Al Hilde.
October 6, 1972 - Conversation with Roland Bainton on the religious roots of American culture.
October 13, 1972 - How democrates and republican parties fundraise. Richard Moe, Minnesota Democratic Chairman, talks about fundraising. Republicans claiming that they don't have enough money and the democrats are saying that they are doing well financially. Minnesota republican chairman David Krogseng speaks to the republican need to raise more funding. The democrats state they are proud of the amount of small contributions that they have.
October 13, 1972 - Walter Mondale speaks about bill to preserve the St. Croix River (the federal Lower St. Croix River Act of 1972).