August 22, 1987 - On this Weekend program, Ron Willis, deputy meteorologist-in-charge of the Twin Cities National Weather Service office discusses late summer weather, thunderstorms, and possible outlook for the fall. Willis also answers listener questions.
August 22, 1987 - A profile and interview with Minneapolis composer Herb Pilhofer. Once a part of a trio at Herb’s in the 1950’s and musical director at the Guthrie Theater in the 1960’s, Pilhofer now scores for advertisements.
August 26, 1987 - MPR’s Euan Kerr profiles the Letterpress Museum located at Hertitage Square on the Minnesota State Fairgounds. Kerr interviews numerous Minnesota printmakers about the print machines within museum.
August 28, 1987 - An early morning at the Minnesota State Fair with Dale Connelly and colleagues as they present a live broadcast of The Morning Show from the poultry barn. The hour includes commentary, skits, interviews, and performances…oh, and a lot of chickens.
August 29, 1987 - On this Midday, literary agent Jonathan Lazear answers listener questions about the work in representing fiction and non-fiction writers, and how to attract the attention of an agent.
August 31, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports that Minnesota Twins are lining up for tickets of the remaining regular season as excitement for the team has increased dramatically this year, with Twins holding a lead in division.
September 2, 1987 - Jim Schaefer, director of the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, discusses community approaches to preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Topics include drunk driving, alcohol sales to minors, and informal social control. Schaefer also answers listener questions.
September 3, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports from the Creative Activities Building at the Minnesota State Fair. Moos talks with artists, contestants, visitors, and judges about the over 4,000 items selected for display.
September 5, 1987 - Philip Nusbaum profiles traditional fiddler Gilmore Lee, who became enamored with French style fiddling while growing up in northern Minnesota. Lee describes his passion for the music and performs short music pieces.
September 5, 1987 - MPR’s Mark Heistad talks with Virginia Deemer Mosiman, a woman who received a 50 Year Award at the Minnesota State Fair. The award is presented annually to individuals who have actively participated in the Minnesota State Fair for 50 years as an employee, exhibitor, vendor and/or volunteer.