May 22, 1984 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a two-part report, titled “Crop Seeds.” In this second report, a look at old crop seed storage, and the discussion of importance in archiving older genetic varieties.
May 25, 1984 - J.G. Preston, sports director of Minnesota News Network, discusses baseball in the state, probable sale of Minnesota Twins, current owner Calvin Griffith, and other sports issues. Preston also answers listener questions.
May 28, 1984 - Economist Lester Thurow speaking to a meeting of the Minnesota Project on Corporate Responsibility. Thurow’s address was on the topic "Economics and Education." After speech, Thurow answered audience questions.
May 29, 1984 - C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute for International Economics, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Bergsten address was on the topic "The World Economic Outlook and its impact on the US." After speech, Bergsten answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
June 6, 1984 - MPR’s John Biewen profiles poet Thomas McGrath. Report includes excerpts of interview and readings by McGrath.
June 8, 1984 - Ted Sorensen, author and former presidential aide to JFK, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Sorensen’s address was titled "A Different Kind of Presidency." He proposes a coalition government, one in which the presidential candidate selects a running mate from the other party. Such an administration, he says, would break the political deadlock and thereby avoiding otherwise irreversible damage and danger. After speech, Sorensen answers listener questions. Lew Lehr, chairman and chief executive officer of the 3M Company, chairman of the Minnesota Meeting, introduces Sorensen. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
June 12, 1984 - Adolescent girls rap about the future at Spring Hill Conference Center, in Wayzata. Joan Lipsitz, Director of the Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina, lead panel discussion.
June 25, 1984 - William Ruckelshaus, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Ruckelshaus’s address was titled "Environmental Protection in the '80s: A Time for Hope." A main topic is water pollution. After speech, Ruckelshaus answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
July 5, 1984 - Orville Freeman, former Minnesota governor and secretary of agriculture, speaking at "The Future of the North American Grainery" conference, sponsored by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Freeman outlines his ideas for a new U.S. farm policy. Freeman served three terms as governor of Minnesota from 1955 to 1961. In 1961 he was appointed Secretary of Agriculture and held that office through the Kennedy and Johnson administrations until 1969.
July 5, 1984 - MPR’s Tom Meersman takes a look at A Prairie Home Companion as the show celebrates its 10th anniversary. Report includes interviews with Margaret Moos, Ray Marklund, and Garrison Keillor.