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Jim Klobuchar: A Profile
MPR archive presents an audio sampling of Minnesotan Jim Klobuchar over the years. As an American journalist, author, and newspaper columnist, Klobuchar was well-regarded in his long career working for a variety of local newspapers. He was also well-known for his love of sports.
James John Klobuchar was born on April 9, 1928, in Ely, Minnesota. He attended University of Minnesota and served in the United States Army before starting his long career in journalism. Klobuchar notably was the first reporter in the country to declare John F. Kennedy's victory over Richard Nixon in the 1960 United States presidential election.
Klobuchar was the father of Minnesota U.S. Senator and former Hennepin County attorney Amy Klobuchar.
Jim Klobucar passed away on May 12, 2021.
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14 Collection Items
- Jim Klobuchar on sports history of Vikings and Cowboys rivalry
MPR’s Tom Crann interviews sports columnist Jim Klobucahar about the history on rivalry of Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.
- Jim Klobuchar discusses "Pieces of My Heart: Everyone has an Everest"
MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Minnesota writer Jim Klobuchar about his book "Pieces of My Heart: Everyone has an Everest." Klobuchar, an award-winning former columnist for the Star Tribune, discusses collection of essays about the people on his travels who have inspired him.
- Jim Klobuchar discusses "Walking Briskly Toward the Sunset"
Former Star Tribune columnist Jim Klobuchar talks about his book “Walking Briskly Toward the Sunset," which collects some of essays about Minnesota, Uganda, politics and courtship.
- Jim Klobuchar talks about his books and life in Minnesota
On this Midday, author and former columnist Jim Klobuchar talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about his adventures, life in Minnesota, and his recent books.
- Jim Klobuchar on the Minnesota Vikings
Retired sports writer and popular Star Tribune columnist Jim Klobuchar talks with Gary Eichten about the Minnesota Vikings.
- Jim Klobuchar on Hall of Famer Bud Grant
MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews sports columnist Jim Klobuchar about former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant induction into the MinnesotaNational Football League’s Hall of Fame.
- Jim Klobuchar talks about his book "Eight Miles without a Pothole"
Jim Klobuchar talks about his book, Eight Miles without a Pothole, a collection of his columns from the previous ten years.
- Jim Klobuchar interview clip about being outdoors
Audio clip from Gary Eichten’s 1975 interview with Minneapolis Star columnist Jim Klobuchar. Klobuchar comments on being in the outdoors.
- Jim Klobuchar on life in Minnesota
Over the years, Minneapolis Star columnist Jim Klobuchar has written about virtually every aspect of life in Minnesota. MPR's Gary Eichten asks Klobuchar about some of his impressions of life in the state.
- Jim Klobuchar commentary on local sports
Columnist and author Jim Klobuchar discusses local professional sports teams, specifically the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins, as well as the benefits of a new stadium.