July 24, 1972 -
July 28, 1972 - MPR’s Bob Potter walks the shore and talks with individuals about the affect of pollution on seaweed and algae, and their impact on Minneapolis lakes…in particular Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and Brownie Lake.
July 28, 1972 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow presents interview about the unfair treatment and racism against Black women working in General Mills and other corporations.
August 4, 1972 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow talks with community Mankato drug stores on the struggles of medication costs and cooperatives.
August 18, 1972 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow interviews U.S. Congressman John M. Zwach on education funding. Topics of discussion include busing and final bill passage.
August 28, 1972 - MER’s Dulcie Lawrence presents a montage of fair attendee interviews and sounds of the Midway, vendors, and bandstands.
August 28, 1972 - MPR’s Paul Gruchow reports on debate over copper-nickel mining development in northeastern Minnesota. Report includes comments from residents and environmental officials.
August 28, 1972 -
September 6, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on the differing opinions of the Mary Tyler Moore TV show, which is set in Minneapolis.
September 18, 1972 - MER’s Rosemary Dahlen takes an audio journey through the OTHER big Minnesota fair…with sounds from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival (originally called Minnesota Renaissance Fair). Segment includes the King’s proclamation, a flute vendor, vegetable sellers, lute/guitar player, a palm reader, and a woman singing. This recording is from the second year of festival, held at the Jonathan, Minnesota site.