January 31, 1983 - James Solem, executive director of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, speaking at the Minnesota Horizons Conference, held in St. Paul. Solem addressed the state's housing needs. Speech was part of day’s theme on how Minnesota population has changed, what that could mean for the future, and what sorts of investments will be needed in housing and public structures. The conference was intended to give state legislators a more comprehensive view of the difficult problems facing the state than they normally get during regular hearings. The conference brought together experts from such fields as economics, energy, housing, agriculture, education, natural resources, and the funding of public services.
January 31, 1983 - James Kelly, president of the Spring Hill Center, and George Peterson, from the Urban Institute in Washington, speaking at the Minnesota Horizons Conference, held in St. Paul. Kelly and Peterson addressed status of Minnesota's infrastructure. Speech was part of day’s theme on how Minnesota population has changed, what that could mean for the future, and what sorts of investments will be needed in housing and public structures. The conference was intended to give state legislators a more comprehensive view of the difficult problems facing the state than they normally get during regular hearings. The conference brought together experts from such fields as economics, energy, housing, agriculture, education, natural resources, and the funding of public services.
February 2, 1983 - Horizons conference held in Saint Paul. Christenson shares recommendations on changes in the state's property tax relief system. Christenson has many years of experience in government finance, having served as Commissioner of the Department of Finance from 1975 through 1979. Since 1981, he has been the Legislative Auditor. In 1982, his office was asked by the Audit Commission to prepare a report on the state's direct property tax relief programs, and speech reveals some of that study's findings, and his conclusions.
February 2, 1983 - Al Rosenthal, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, speaking at Minnesota Horizons conference, held in Saint Paul. Rosenthal offered some views on the legislative process and made suggestions for possible reform. Rosenthal has worked with legislators since the mid-60s, through their organization, the National Conference of State Legislatures. Among his activities are a legislative oversight project in Minnesota and other states.
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.