July 8, 1977 - KRSW reporter Vickie Sturgeon profiles the recent Minnesota Women's Meeting in St. Cloud, with a special emphasis on portions of the conference that addressed problems of rural women.
July 8, 1977 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on public testimony regarding BWCA legislation given in Ely High School auditorium to the House Subcommittee on National Parks and Insular Affairs. Testimony from community was emotional and divided. Outside of hearing, a logging interest group hung effigies of two local environmentalists.
July 9, 1977 - On this regional public affairs program, historian Gretchen Kreuter speaks at University of Minnesota's Women's Day on Campus, sponsored by Continuing Education for Women.
July 11, 1977 - MPR’s John Ydstie presents sound portrait of a migrant family working the sugar beet fields of the Red River Valley.
July 11, 1977 - This Midday program features author Alex Haley speaking before the 115th Annual National Education Association convention, held in Minneapolis. Following speech, Haley takes part in a conversation and Q&A on race.
July 13, 1977 - MPR’s Neal St. Anthony presents a report and taped excerpts from yesterday's Senate hearings on the controversial drug, Laetrile.
July 19, 1977 - Dick Cullum, Minneapolis Tribune sportswriter, comments on why fans still come to a Minnesota Twins game, despite having disappointing seasons since the late 1960s. Cullum also shares his personal ballpark recollections.
July 30, 1977 - MPR’s Bob Potter presents “The Role of the Courts in a Changing Society: Divorce, Voices in the Wind,” a documentary that examines Minnesota divorce laws. Includes such topics as how divorce law in Minnesota has changed from "fault" to "no-fault", alimony, child support, visitation, post-dissolution problems, and the role of attorneys.
August 23, 1977 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz profiles the Out and About Theatre Company, a gay and lesbian theatre which presents arts focused gay subject matter. Kranz interviews founder of theatre company about works and the public reception.
August 25, 1977 - MPR’s Claudia Hampston presents Minnesota Women's Meeting sampler, Part II.