October 31, 1972 - MPR’s Claudia Daly visits a pumpkin patch in Cable, Wisconsin, where the town’s 281 residents converge for pumpkin harvesting.
November 20, 1972 -
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December 15, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on Hell, That’s Politics, a play being staged at Minneapolis’ Theatre in the Round. Goldman interviews playwright Ernest Bormann, a professor at University of Minnesota, about his work and the history of Huey Long.
December 22, 1972 - Dr. William A. Nolen discusses problems in potentially unnecessary surgeries, specifically hysterectomies performed on women.
December 25, 1972 - MER’s Connie Goldman gathers various opinions of downtown Minneapolis Library patrons and officials on homeless utilizing the library. The use of facility by homeless many times is not to read, but rather to find a public refuge from the outdoor elements. It is not a desired situation for anyone involved, but homeless individuals find few options available in the city.
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December 26, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman interviews Star Tribune columnist Robert T. Smith on his book Cult and Occult. Smith discusses what he discovered while writing book, including views on witches and the unexplained.
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January 11, 1973 - MPR’s Hugh Morgan interviews author and historian on his book “Indian Wars.” Morgan also talks about Bureau of Indian Affairs and American Indian Movement.