April 5, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl attends opening weekend of the MLB season as the Minnesota Twins begin play in their new home, the Humphrey Metrodome. Axdahl interviews, stadium officials, players, and fans to get their impressions of the fiberglass roof structure.
June 5, 1982 - An interview with William Peter Kinsella, author of the novel Shoeless Joe. Book is partially set in Chissolm Minnesota, where "Moonlight Graham" is from - a man who played a half of an inning of professional baseball for the New York Giants before returning to Minnesota. Kinsella talks about the novel and his relationship with baseball.
July 24, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Minneapolis attorney and former professional football player Alan Page on the recent awareness of drug and alcohol abuse by professional football players. Page also answers listener questions.
August 23, 1982 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports on the struggling Twins starting pitcher Terry Felton, who is still searching for a win after 13 game start. Despite the historically rough start, Felton is getting support from team manager and fellow teammates.
September 21, 1982 - MPR’s Jerry Cassidy reports on comments from former Minnesota Viking Alan Page at AFL-CIO convention in Duluth. Page speaks on NFL players strike and the need for revenue sharing.
April 6, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale reports on the home opener of the Minnesota Twins for the 1983 MLB season. Ragsdale interviews players and fans about their thoughts of team’s chances in the upcoming season after a dismal 60-102 win/loss record in 1982.
May 7, 1983 - On this Weekend program, fishing expert Chet Meyers, who shares advice on fishing in anticipation of the Minnesota fishing opener. Topics include lake fish population, carp perceptions, and catch limits. Meyers also answers listener questions.
June 1, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale interviews Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith, who details what he perceives as the challenges of the baseball team. Topics include fellow owners, sustaining a fan base, and building business support.
June 25, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Tim Kneeland, outdoor enthusiast, discusses recreational and sporting activities, including hiking, biking and camping. Kneeland also answers listener questions.
July 7, 1983 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Jerry Bell, executive director of Metropolitan Sports Facility Commission, on the attempts by the Minnesota Twins to get lease relief, attendance struggles, and rumors of team sale to Tampa Bay. Bell also comments on what may happen if team tries to break lease.