June 10, 1974 - Although some areas of Minnesota have responded well to wet weather, spring planting might be delayed because of the wet weather. Wheat, barley, oat and flax are the main crop effected by the weather.
June 7, 1974 - Discussion about impediments to agricultural production, including market factors and infrastructure and transportation issues.
January 18, 1974 - U.S. Labor Secretary Peter Brennan talks to construction workers about how the Energy Crisis will affect the construction industry.
January 16, 1974 - Traffic accidents are a public health problem, says Minnesota Safety Council Commissioner Wallace Hoaglund. He advocates seat belt legislation to save lives and reduce injuries. Australia tried voluntary seat belt compliancy and it was unsucessful. A mandatory law resulted in major improvements in mortality rates and reduction of severe injuries. Minnesota should follow suit.
December 10, 1973 - Tony Dechant, president of the National Farmers Union, addresses the energy crisis due to supposed oil shortages. He calls for a Watergate-type inquiry.
December 7, 1973 - A shigellosis outbreak has appeared in every Minnesota county. Dr. Barry Levy, epidemiologist describes symptoms, vulnerable populations,treatments and prevention.
September 2, 1973 - Third week of testimony in Reserve Mining trial. Judge Miles Lord presiding. Testifying for the state, Dr. Robert Dill says that taconite dumping in Lake Superior is affecting area drinking water. Expert witness Dr. Gary Glass concurs.
February 7, 1973 - Primarily because of experiments on animals and some humans, the vasectomy is seen as a good method of birth control as it has few side effects for the man. The procedure involves cutting the vas deference, which prevents the sperm from leaving the body. The sperm is then absorbed into the male's body.
February 7, 1973 - Why men would choose to have a vasectomy. Side effects are much more minimal than the hormone treatment for women, but the simplest and most surefire birth control method is the vasectomy. However, men and partners should consider whether they want children before getting a vasectomy.
October 30, 1972 - Hearings around the state regarding the location power plants and the environmental implications of having a power plant in various locations.