June 28, 1986 -
August 25, 1986 - MPR’s Stephen Smith profiles Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich as he walks the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, shaking a lot of hands and dispensing brochures.
September 25, 1986 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles Minneapolis songwriters/producers Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis, also known as Flyte Tyme Productions. Friend interviews Harris and Lewis about their partnership, and collaborations with musicians. They also discuss the lack of local radio airplay of black music. Segment includes music clips of songs produced by studio.
October 14, 1986 - MPR’s Mark Heistad visits the Boundary Water’s Knife Lake to talk with local resident Dorothy Molter, also known as the “Root Beer Lady.” Molter reflects on her 56 years living in the Northwoods.
November 15, 1986 -
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January 10, 1987 -
January 31, 1987 - MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a profile of Minneapolis record label Red House Records. Heistad interviews label founder Bob Feldman, and folk musician Peter Ostroushko. Segment includes music clips from Red House Records studio.