August 18, 1988 - MPR's Stephen Smith observes an average day in the life of a nuclear missile crew based at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. He finds out that there is no button to launch a nuke; it's actually a set of keys…and keeping the keys can be pretty dull work.
August 20, 1988 - Laura Oatman, public health engineer at the Minnesota Health Department; and William Angell, extension housing specialist from the University of Minnesota, discuss radon issues in homes. Oatman and Angell discuss the science, health, construction, modification, and real estate aspects regarding radon gas. Both guests also answer listener questions.
August 20, 1988 -
August 20, 1988 -
August 20, 1988 - MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews author Thomas Vennum about his book, Wild Rice and the Ojibway People. Vennum discusses the experience of harvesting wild rice and its importance to the Ojibwe People.
August 23, 1988 - William McCutcheon, St. Paul police chief, discusses various law enforcement issues. Topics include controversary of his role in prostitution investigation, city zoning, violent crime, and local politics. McCutcheon also answers listener questions.
August 25, 1988 - MPR’s Bill Catlin talks with some of the workers at the Minnesota State Fair. It’s hard work, including overcoming negative “carnie” stigmas.
August 27, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Tom Copeland, physical therapist for the Minnesota North Stars, discusses sports medicine. Topics include health, exercise, and physical fitness. Copeland also answers listener questions.
August 29, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Bickal creates an audio montage of various sounds, voices, and music from the Minnesota State Fair.
September 3, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Pierre Page, new coach for the Minnesota North Stars, discusses the topic of NHL hockey. Page also answers listener questions.