April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage presenting introduction of bill prior to Minnesota House debate and vote on bill S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Includes speech by state representative Ray W. Fariscy and partial speech by state representative Lee Greenfield.
April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage of Minnesota House debate on bill S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Includes conclusion of speech by state representative Lee Greenfield, and various other representatives sharing their views for and against bill.
April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage of Minnesota House debate on bill and vote on S.F. 20, a bill to repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Includes conclusion of debate and subsequent house vote.
August 8, 1979 - KCCM reporters Brigid Shea and John Ydstie present a sound portrait on the National High School Rodeo finals in West Fargo, North Dakota. The report includes various interviews and highlights of the week-long competition with some of the best young cowboys and cowgirls in the world.
February 26, 1980 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on the return home of TEAM USA hockey team after their 1980 Olympic Gold medal win. The team, and coach Herb Brooks, make appearance at Williams Arena on University of Minnesota campus. Coach Brooks and player Billy Baker speak to crowd.
June 9, 1981 - Bob Cary (a.k.a. “Jackpine Bob”), from Ely, provides a humorous commentary on the history of the American pastime, 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.
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.
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 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.