September 11, 1978 - Jobs consultant Tom Jackson discusses his philosophy on finding and valuing one’s job and developing a satisfying professional life.
August 5, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on Boundary Waters Canoe Area blockade initiated by Boundary Waters Conservation Alliance as an act of protest to the pending Dayton-Walls BWCA agreement going through Congress. Report includes various interviews with alliance members blocking BWCA entry points.
August 3, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on press conference by Minneosta U.S. Senator Wendell Anderson regarding latest, and what he considered, final BWCA compromise bill. The Dayton-Walls proposal looks to protect both wilderness and user interests.
July 17, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on U.S. senators visiting Ely and Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The senators heard from the differing views from Boundary Conservation Alliance and Friends of the Boundary Waters.
June 1, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on Boundary Waters Canoe Area Alliance reaction to U.S. Don Fraser’s amendment to Burton-Vento BWCA bill. Report includes commentary from Lenore Johnson, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Alliance’s president.
April 28, 1978 - MPR’s Alan Searle reports on protest in Duluth against proposed restrictions on motorized vehicles in BWCA. Report includes speech excerpt of Minnesota State senator Doug Johnson and brief interview with a protester.
November 7, 1977 - A report on the march and rally in support of striking steelworkers held in Virginia, Minnesota. Includes a sound portrait and interviews with members of rally. Among the speakers were Lloyd McBride, president of the International Steelworkers Union.
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.
May 3, 1977 - MPR’s Alan Searle looks at Minnesota DNR attempts to bring more order to smelting activities along the North Shore with a Smelt Information Center. The goal is to provide better communication and education to public, both local and from afar.