October 17, 1987 - On this Weekend edition of Midday, an interview with Carol Bly, author of Letters from the Country and a contributor to Soil and Survival with Joe and Nancy Paddock. Carol talks about living in rural Minnesota and answers listener questions.
October 17, 1987 -
October 17, 1987 -
October 17, 1987 -
October 19, 1987 - Mainstreet Radio-Brainerd’s John Biewen presents the October Pumpkinland events at Kopischke farm, in Vernon Center. Biewen interviews farm owner Gordie and Dorothy Kopischke.
October 19, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal shares results of Game 2 of 1987 World Series, where the Minnesota Twins bested the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4. Bickal interviews numerous players about the game and teams.
October 20, 1987 - MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on the rush to acquire Star Tribune’s creation for Minnesota Twins fans during the 1987 World Series…the Homer Hanky. They are a big hit, with long lines waiting for the next delivery truck.
October 21, 1987 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews David Broder, journalist for The Washington Post. Broder laments the existence of Minnesota’s sports dome, and its detrimental effect on baseball.
October 22, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal summarizes Game 4 of the 1987 World Series, in which the St. Louis Cardinals won game over Minnesota Twins 7-2. Reports includes player and manage commentary of game.
October 23, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports on the many baseball superstitions within the studios of Minnesota Public Radio during the Minnesota Twins appearance in the 1987 World Series. Failing rituals include producer Bill Wareham’s baseball hat, Moo’s baseball socks, reporter Mike Mulcahy’s dance strategy, and colleague Bill Catlin hanging sheet rock, instead of focusing on game. Segment ends with an outside perspective, interviewing St. Paul City Council member, Kiki Sonnen, on her fan formula.