May 13, 1981 -
May 14, 1981 -
May 18, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports on continued debate at the Capitol over a tax plan and the growing chances for a special session. Segment includes speech excerpts and interview.
May 23, 1981 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan has a Q&A with British-American poet Elizabeth Sewwell on her passion for poetry.
May 29, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Aronson talks with Fred Friendly about his book Near vs. Minnesota - Minnesota Rag: The Dramatic Story of the Landmark Supreme Court Case That Gave New Meaning to Freedom of the Press. Friendly summarizes the history and impact of case.
June 10, 1981 - Mark Ascerno, entomologist at University of Minnesota, discusses common and uncommon pest problems in the home and garden. Ascerno also answers listener questions.
June 11, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with local sports reporter Jay Weiner about potential Major League Baseball strike and its effect on Minnesota Twins.
June 12, 1981 - MPR reporter Marilyn Heibeler interviews Ann Jones, author of new book "Women Who Kill.”. Topics of program include the criminal justice system, our definitions of murder, women murderers, the white male bias of the legal system, the feminist view of women's right to self-defense, and whether or not there is a rise in crime among women. Heibler also answers listener questions.
June 15, 1981 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl reports from Roseville, where a tornado struck the afternoon of June 14, 1981. Storm caused multiple damage and injuries.
June 15, 1981 - MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews Peggy Hawkins, who witnessed the tornado that struck Roseville. Hawkins was in the parking lot of Target as storm struck, and describes a destructive scene.