March 17, 1986 - Brendan Shortall, executive director of the Irish American Cultural Institute, discusses Irish culture and the American connection. Topics include the Institute, St. Patrick, political strife, Irish exploration, and Irish music. Shorthall also answers listener questions.
January 31, 1986 -
January 28, 1986 - Don Fraser, Minneapolis mayor, gives his State of the City address. MPR’s Dan Olson and Euan Kerr report prior to the address. Afterward, they get commentary from various individuals at the event.
January 17, 1986 -
November 15, 1985 - MPR Special broadcast of the inauguration of Kenneth H. Keller as the twelfth president of the University of Minnesota, live from the Northrop Auditorium.
September 24, 1985 - MPR Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Tuesday, September 24th, 1985.
July 4, 1985 - Fourth of July special on the history of Fort Snelling. A tour of the buildings, and conversations with people who dress and act in the style of the 1830's when Fort Snelling was the hub of the Upper Mississippi with Mark Heistad and Dan Olson.
April 24, 1985 - Jean Olson, president of the Minnesota School Boards Association, and Curt Johnson, executive director of the Citizens League, discuss open public-school enrollment and other educational reforms provisions presented by Governor Perpich. Olson and Johnson also answer listener questions.
March 14, 1985 - Geraldine Ferraro speaking at the Carlson Lecture series at the University of Minnesota. Ferraro’s address was titled, "Reflections on the Past and Prospects for the Future." Ferraro spoke of the state of women's changing rights and roles in society. Program begins with brief report from MPR’s Dan Olson.
February 18, 1985 -