April 28, 1986 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks Twins baseball with Minneapolis Star & Tribune sports commentator Howard Sinker. The two discuss the Metrodome roof sinking in during the 8th inning of April 27th game, the poor performance of the relief pitchers, and various other Twins players.
April 29, 1986 - Jim Gasperini, the base camp manager for the Steger expedition. Gasperini shares with MPR’s Gary Eichten how they are tracking group and concerns of open water near North Pole.
May 18, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Libby Riddles, professional dogsledder, discusses racing and answers listener questions. Riddles was the first woman to win Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
June 8, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Bob Kurtz, broadcasting voice of Minnesota Twins; and Tom Ryther, sportscaster at channel 11, discuss sports and answer listener questions. Program is hosted by Howard Sinker.
June 22, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Jim Bouton, former MLB pitcher and author of “Ball Four,” discusses baseball and answer listener questions. Program is hosted by Howard Sinker.
July 5, 1986 - On this Weekend program, Cynthia McArthur, of the Minnesota Community Bike Safety Project, talks about where to ride bikes, new all-terrain bicycles, bike repair, and bike safety. McArthur also answers listener questions.
July 12, 1986 - Bill James, baseball writer, discusses all things baseball, including the 1986 season. James also answers listener questions.
September 12, 1986 - MPR’s Kate Moos interviews Minnesota Twins President Howard Fox about the firing of manager Ray Miller after a dismal 1986 season. Third base coach Tom Kelly will become interim manager.
October 7, 1986 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten talks with sports commentator J.G. Preston about his thoughts on what Minnesota Twins should do in preparing for 1987 MLB season.
November 24, 1986 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports that interim Minnesota Twins Manager Tom Kelly has been named permanent manager. Announcement also included two new managerial positions in organization.