August 9, 1986 - On this Weekend program, Roger Ledding, chief State Patrol officer, discusses the new seat belt law, where all front seat passengers must wear seatbelt. Other topics include safe driving, highway traffic enforcement, and DWI. Colonel Ledding also answers listener questions.
July 5, 1986 - On this Weekend program, Cynthia McArthur, of the Minnesota Community Bike Safety Project, talks about where to ride bikes, new all-terrain bicycles, bike repair, and bike safety. McArthur also answers listener questions.
June 10, 1986 - Garland Wright, new artistic director of the Guthrie Theater, discusses his plans for the Guthrie Theater. Topics include managing through artists, play selection, and the architecture of building. Wright also answers listener questions.
May 29, 1986 - On this Midday program, Paul Gruchow is interviewed and answers listener questions about the Minnesota prairie and his book, Journal of a Prairie Year.
May 22, 1986 - New York Times reporter Andrew Malcolm, author of Final Harvest: An American Tragedy, speaks to the Minnesota Press Club about his story of the murder of Ruthton, Minnesota, bankers Rudy Blythe and Toby Thulin.
May 17, 1986 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Kathy Heidel, naturalist with the Hennepin County Park Reserve System. They discuss the early appearance of spring. Topics include birds, wildlife and plants. Heidel also answers listener questions.
April 26, 1986 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Dale Archibald, author and computer expert, who discusses home computing and his book. Topics include tech companies, new products, telecommunications, terms, and computer troubleshooting. Archibald also answers listener questions.
April 14, 1986 - Dr. Michael Till answers listener questions about dental care for children.
March 29, 1986 - Dan McNeil on Weekend answers listener questions about how to buy art, what to look for in gallery services, etc.
March 14, 1986 - Rudy Perpich, Minnesota Governor, discusses the ending of legislative session, and the outstanding state budget. George Boosey, capital correspondent, joins conversation. Perpich also answers listener questions.