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.
October 24, 1987 - Weekend host Mark Heistad interviews Minnesota author Mary Logue about her first novel, Red Lake of the Heart. The book is a murder mystery containing the character Claire Watkins, a police officer in a small Minnesota town.
October 26, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal puts together an audio montage of the Minnesota Twins’ run through the 1987 Major League Baseball postseason, ultimately winning the MLB World Series for the first time in team’s history.
October 26, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal presents interview reactions from players and coaches after the Minnesota Twins triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of 1987 World Series 4-2, making the Twins Major League Champions for the first time in team history.
October 26, 1987 - MPR’s Stephen Smith looks back at the history of the Minnesota Twins, from the team’s move from Washington D.C. in 1960, to their first Major League Championship win in 1987.
October 27, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos presents report from St. Paul, where a delayed celebratory parade took place to honor the Major League Champion Minnesota Twins. Parade came from Minneapolis and continued up to State Capitol from downtown St. Paul.
October 27, 1987 - MPR’s Dan Olson showcases various interview clips with children as they attend the Twins parade celebrating the team’s championship season.