May 14, 1998 - Midday presents a broadcast of Donna Lopiano, executive director of the Women's Sports Foundation, speaking at College of St. Catherine Forum on Women in Leadership. Lopiano’s speech is titled The Changing World of Women and Sport.
May 20, 1998 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports that Tom Clancy has dropped his bid to purchase the Minnesota Vikings. The best-selling author had emerged as the surprise top bidder for the Vikings, but the efforts fell apart. The result is an open question on who will be the new owner of team.
June 9, 1998 - With President Clinton's signature now affixed to the massive transportation bill, two Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness portages become mechanized. Motor vehicles such as trucks will be allowed to pull boats across the narrow forest paths between fishing lakes. Now the US Forest Service will have to determine just how to allow trucks back on the portages and who will get to operate them.
June 10, 1998 - On the opening day of the World Cup Soccer Championship, Alan Merrick, former pro player and coach, who now runs the Alan Merrick Soccer Academies, in Bloomington. Merrick discusses the various styles of play throughout the world. Merrick also answers listener questions.
June 26, 1998 - MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker talks about the late homerun champion Roger Maris, and the new challenger to his record, who is coming to town for Twins/Cardinals game, Mark McGuire. Also interviewed is Johnnie Blanchard, New York Yankees great, and Minneapolis native. Sinker also answers listener questions. Program contains pledge drive segments.
June 26, 1998 - MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker continues discussion of baseball with Gary Eichten. They talk with Herb Carneal, Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins. Sinker also answers listener questions. Program contains pledge drive segments.
July 7, 1998 - Baseball analyst provides a detailed breakdown of the Minnesota Twins roster. While the team is not a contender in 1998, they still seem to be overachieving despite the many challenges team has been contending with, including a small payroll and talk of moving. Stand outs on team include Brad Radke and David Ortiz.
July 9, 1998 - Red McCombs, the tentative new Minnesota Vikings owner, discusses future of the team. Topics include Metrodome lease issues, talk of moving team, and expectations. McCombs also answers listener questions.
July 24, 1998 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports that the Minnesota Twins and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission have agreed to a short term two-year lease at Metrodome. While it does not solve anything, it does allow time for continuing new stadium options.
August 7, 1998 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from Detroit Lakes. Program highlights the debate over recreational jet skis on the lakes. Rachel Reabe hosts a discussion on the controversary over personal watercraft with Jim Madima, president of Jet Supporters Association of Minnesota; Dennis Lang of the DNR; and Kris Hasskamp, a Minnesota state representative.