April 25, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Potter hosts a listener commentary call-in regarding rebroadcast of NPR documentary "Father Cares: The Last of Jonestown."
April 29, 1981 - What is business doing in the face of competitive challenges from foreign manufacturers. Criticism of business maybe a reaction to confusion. Inflation is rampant, the national debt is rising, interest rates are high, productivity is flat. The news does not sound very encouraging. David Lilly is Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Minnesota and discusses the state of American business.
May 5, 1981 - Senate DFLers now accept Gov. Quie tax bill 2 weeks after they proposed a higher tax increase themselves. Roger Moe, Senate Majority Leader: Quie has refused to negotiate seriously, sits in corner of his office and threatens to veto proposal he hasn?t recommended.. Gov?s proposals not correct financial crisis state is facing. Without his public recognition of the full extent of the problem the public can?t be expected to support corrective measures. Tax committee voted 11 to 9 to accept the governor?s tax bill, aslo lowered gas tax increase from 4 cents to 2 cents and cut in half license fee increases for cars and trucks.460 million tax increase bill now goes to full senate for a vote, differences between House and Senate versions to be worked out later in committee. Pat Kessler, reporter.
May 5, 1981 - Mark Dayton in studio, will be announcing this morning for Senate, on Democratic ticket, against Durenberger. Still has to get party endorsement. Talks about his background, why he wants to run, campaign and fundraising.
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May 9, 1981 - On this Mother's Day, Bruce Benidt salutes Minnesota mothers for what they go through in raising children in the state.
May 11, 1981 - Ely’s Jackpine Bob provides commentary on disarmament and his frustration of military nuclear buildups.
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