June 15, 1978 -
June 16, 1978 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews William Poole, senior researcher and editor at The Heritage Foundation, out the state of politics.
June 17, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, an examination on the problem of arson and what can be done about it. The Citizens League issued a report on arson in the Twin Cities, and the crime’s impact on the community.
June 20, 1978 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten presents reports on the lack of job security in the teaching profession. Segment includes interviews with several Minnesota teachers.
July 1, 1978 - MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews local sheriff about flash flooding after rain event. The water threatened small town of Elba and campers at Whitewater state park.
July 4, 1978 - Bruce Hilton, a Methodist minister, speaking on bioethics at North Dakota State University. Hilton talks about birth, life and death. Topics include moral dilemmas in medical technology growth and genetic engineering.
July 5, 1978 - MPR’s John Ydstie walks through the town of Gary, Minnesota after a tornado demolished much of the town. Ydstie interviews numerous residents as they work to recover and clean-up.
July 5, 1978 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan reports on performance of Polish playwright Sławomir Mrożek’s Tango at Mixed Blood Theatre. Fushan talks with producer Jack Reuler and director Bob Bruhler about the generational family play.
July 5, 1978 - Midday presents speeches by two education professionals at the Rural Life Institute at Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota. The topic was "Why Save Rural Schools."
July 6, 1978 - MPR’s Gary Eichten checks in with regional reporters on the historic flooding that hit the city of Rochester. After torrential rain, the Zumbro River overflowed and is causing extensive damage to area.