October 5, 1974 - Coverage of the homecoming of David Kunst, the first person to walk around the world, to his hometown of Waseca, Minnesota. Includes discussion with Kunst, and with residents of Waseca in reaction to Kunst's earlier comments disparaging aspects of Waseca.
October 4, 1974 - Tel Med, a telephone based, anonymously accessed health and disease information system available in the Twin Cities metropolitan area has been a popular development. People from all over the area can call up and access information on a number of diseases, medical questions, and doctor referrals. Discussion included as to benefits of system with Dr. Robert Gumnet of St. Paul Ramsey Hospital.
September 19, 1974 - The National Truck Rodeo meets in Minneapolis. Drivers navigate an obstacle course. First prize winner gets $1,000 and big rig bragging rights. Good defensive driving skills are what make a champion.
September 18, 1974 - MPR’s Greg Barron reports on an injunction halting lumbering in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Cannoe Area was granted by Minnesota District Court Judge Miles Lord.
September 12, 1974 -
September 12, 1974 -
May 30, 1974 - MPR’s Greg Barron presents an introduction to the history of thunderstorm and tornadoes in Minnesota. Barron interviews numerous officials from the National Weather Service about 1970s era forecasting.
April 2, 1974 - Mr. Brown talks about a possible auto mechanics strike that will affect body work, mechanical repair, parts, and other services in the St. Paul, South St. Paul and White Bear areas. Workers want improvements in wages, hospitalization and pensions. After several meetings, including federal mediation, an offer to employees was deemed mediocre. He says employers have to recognize the great increase in the cost of living.
April 2, 1974 - Russell and Irene Johnson, representatives of the American Friends Service Committee for over 20 years, are firsthand observers of conditions in Southeast Asia, India, China, and the Philippines. They discuss their thoughts and observations.
February 5, 1974 - The trucker slowdown and strike is affecting grocery store supply and food distribution. Bill Hannan says he?s optimistic most large stores will outlast the truckers? strike due to a two week inventory in warehouses. However both he and Hugh Cosgrove, executive director of the Minnesota Food Retailers Association, urge consumers not to panic buy and hoard, Cosgrove says the news media has caused some panic buying; this has been completely unnecessary. For example a few weeks ago some press reported a shortage of toilet tissue. People panicked and bought ahead even though there was no shortage. He doesn?t foresee price increases because of shortages.