October 16, 1974 - "Projected Images" was an exhibition held at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, showcasing works by six artists who used film making, audio and video techniques in their art. Connie Goldman spent some time with artist Robert Whitman, where he gave insight into his work at exhibition.
October 18, 1974 - This Options program presents an academic speech by author Isaac Asimov.
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October 19, 1974 - D. Smith presents a profile of Black poet Ramona Austin. Feature includes reading by Austin at opening and close of segment. There is also a short interview, where she discusses her thoughts on poetry and how race plays into her writing.
October 21, 1974 - During on-air intermission of the Dedication Concert of the new Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, MPR’s Dennis Rooney presents a recorded interview with Cyril M. Harris, the acoustic engineer involved in the design of hall. Harris discusses the importance of acoustics and avoiding the multi-use concept. Despite it’s contemporary feeling, he states Orchestra Hall is quite traditional.
October 29, 1974 - MPR’s Sam Ford reports on Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman boxing match held in Zaire, Africa. Ford visits Minneapolis Auditorium and interviews attendees present for a closed circuit viewing of fight hyped as “Fight of the Century.”
October 29, 1974 - Bob Bergland, 7th District Congressman at Minn. Association of Cooperatives: As I travel around and talk with my kids I get the feeling that there are some among us are turned off about politics. For a variety of reasons some have chosen not to vote in this election or to participate in the political process. My friends this is a cop out. If you are in disagreement about things in this country don?t sit back and criticize, get involved. If you don?t get a piece of the action, the actions going to get a piece of you.
November 4, 1974 - MPR’s Gary Eichten reports on civil rights & political activist Jesse Jackson’s visit to the Twin Cities for a groundbreaking on an inner city shopping complex, one of first in country conceived and developed by minorities. Jackson is president of group called PUSH (People United to Save Humanity), which encourages minority business ownership.
November 4, 1974 - Frank Jones (position and title unknown) says the U.S. is a very efficient grower of feed grains. He supports exporting grain to other countries, ensuring the dollar's value and lowering prices for imported products.