October 29, 1997 - Midday features a discussion with candidates for mayor of Minneapolis, current mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and her challenger, former Mpls. Council member Barbara Carlson.
August 21, 1997 - MPR’s John Biewen presents the first of two reports on how the Twin Cities are responding to black newcomers. Report includes commentary from residents, politicians, and academics.
July 2, 1997 - Former Repubican Minneapolis City Council member and radio talk show host Barbara Carlson is in the MPR studios to answer questions from listeners about her possible candidacy for Mayor of Minneapolis.
November 7, 1986 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on Community United Against Violence, a group formed to draw attention to the recent string of 11 gay murders in the Twin Cities. The group will be organizing activity to heighten awareness of violence, especially violence against homosexuals. Yesterday's announcement comes at a time of heightened tension between some leaders of the gay community and police. There have been complaints that the police aren't doing enough to solve unsolved gay murder cases.