August 23, 1984 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder presents a short profile on the history of Minnesota State Fair. Schroeder interviews fair publicity director and fair board president.
August 30, 1984 - On this Midday "Meet the Candidates" call-in program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with State Treasurer Robert Mattson about his DFL primary campaign for U.S. Senate. Topics include Minnesota state offices, U.S. trade, and military defense, amongst others. Mattson also answers listener questions.
August 31, 1984 - MPR’s Jo Ann Shroyer reports on the atmosphere of the Minnesota State Fair in the early hours of day. Schmidt interviews participants and exhibitors, who share their experiences at fairgrounds. While animals are also a part of the report, they are not interviewed.
August 31, 1984 - MPR’s Dan Olson provides a summary report of the 1984 Minnesota Twins season…one which found them with a new owner, new young star players, and contending for a MLB division title.
September 1, 1984 - On this Weekend program, Karin Winegar, restaurant critic for the Minneapolis Star and Tribune and co-author of the book “Let’s Eat Out,” discusses the varied types of food and reviewing restaurants. Winegar also answers listener questions.
September 7, 1984 - Arthur Caplan, associate for the humanities at The Hastings Center, speaking at a local medical conference. Caplan’s address was on the ethical problems of obtaining sufficient organs for transplant surgery.
September 7, 1984 - Steven Hillestad, vice-president of Marketing for Abbott Northwestern Hospital, speaking at "Delivering and Financing Medical Care" conference, sponsored by the Minnesota Newspaper Foundation. Hillestad’s address was titled "The Health Care Menu: New Entrees for the Market."
September 12, 1984 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports on workshop to support St. Paul Black officers with stress from racism in community and within department.
September 13, 1984 - On this Midday, and interview with Merrill Ashley, a member of the New York City Ballet and author of the book, Dancing for Balanchine. Ashley also answers questions about the ballet.
September 14, 1984 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder reports on efforts of Southeast Asian refugees and educators to develop successful English as a second language (ESL) programs. In particular, the Hmong have an additional challenge in learning English, as their own language didn’t have a written form.