December 27, 1985 - A Midday program on the subject of homelessness.The first part of program presents Stephen Smith’s documentary report "Shelter for the Night," which examines the plight of the homeless over a period of 12 hours in the St. Stephen's Emergency Shelter. Following documentary, Mary Jo Jackson, director of Housing Resource Program for Lutheran Social Services and 1986 chair-elect of the Minneapolis Coalition for the Homeless, discusses the homeless problem in Minnesota and what can be done about it. Jackson also answers listener questions. Homeless, discusses the homeless problem in Minnesota and what can be done about it. Jackson also answers listener questions.
January 4, 1986 - On this Weekend program, Futurist Arthur Harkins discusses how new technology and other changes will affect people's personal relationships in the future. Topics include growth in use of information technology, social dynamics, and personal commitments. Harkins also answers listener questions.
January 7, 1986 - Dr. Michael Boehlje, chairman of Dept of Agriculture and Applied Economics U oh MN, discusses the farm problem in Minnesota, and its greater impact. Boehlje also answers listener questions.
January 11, 1986 - Deborah Brown answers listener questions about caring for houseplants in the winter.
January 13, 1986 - Jack Doyle answers listener questions about how genetic engineering and biotechnology are changing the food growing industry.
January 16, 1986 - On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Beth Friend talks with Edo de Waart, the Dutch conductor who was the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. De Waart discusses his classical career, programming, and interest in coming to Minnesota.
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January 18, 1986 - Sen. Dave Durenberger responds to Minnesotan's concerns about terrorism, tax reform and other current events.
January 29, 1986 - John Towle answers listener questions about preparation of 1985 federal income tax returns.
February 1, 1986 - Political analysts Bill Kennedy and Dave Krogseng answer listener questions about the upcoming Minnesota legislative session, which starts Monday, and about how developments during the session might affect the November election.