November 2, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal critiques sport writer’s interviewing and question practices.
November 6, 1987 - Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe reports on the big business behind deer hunting in Minnesota. Reabe interviews various businesses, local officials, and traveling hunters in Brainerd, Minnesota.
November 13, 1987 - Mainstreet Radio’s John Biewen shares account of his of first deer hunting trip. With the help of hunter Don Wig, Biewen’s weekend includes a cabin, stories, cards…and a long solitary wait in a tree stand in the woods near Emily, Minnesota.
December 12, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Terry Ryan, director of scouting for the Minnesota Twins, discusses the art of scouting in baseball. Topics include the business, talent, process, and the World Series Champion Twins. Ryan also answers listener questions.
December 15, 1987 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on comments from Minnesota Twins executives regarding team’s financial losses, despite just completely a championship season. The Twins organization is looking for a re-negotiation of dome lease with Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
December 19, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Tim Tschida, Major League Baseball umpire, was originally scheduled to discuss the officiating, but was replaced with an extended listener question period on general sports topics and interview with Howard Sinker.
December 26, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, LaRue Fields, University of Minnesota Women’s Basketball coach, discusses aspects of women’s sports. Topics include coaching, recruiting, and changes in women’s college basketball. Fields also answers listener questions.
January 7, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports that the Minnesota Twins have renewed their contract with third baseman Gary Gaetti, signing the older player. Gaetti has played for the Twins since 1981.
January 9, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, John Feinstein, a sportswriter, discusses his book on Indiana coach Bobby Knight, titled “A Season on the Brink”. He also speaks on college basketball in general. Feinstein also answers listener questions.
January 16, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Jay Robinson, University of Minnesota wrestling coach, discusses the college sport. Topics include training, tournament schedules, and athletics as a discipline. Robinson also answers listener questions.