October 31, 1996 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher presents an election special Midday broadcast, with interview segments of the individuals running for Minnesota’s 8th District congressional seat. Stan Estes, Reform party candidate, Jim Oberstar, DFL candidate; Andy Larson, Republican candidate; and Larry Fuhol, Libertarian candidate, discuss subjects including environment, individual rights, taxes, abortion, and term limits.
May 20, 1996 - Midday speaks with Minnesota 8th district Congressman Jim Oberstar, in the studio to talk about aviation safety, the BWCA, the congressional debate over the budget, and more. Jim Oberstar is the senior member of Minnesota's congressional delegation and he'll answer questions from MPR listeners. At the end of the program there's a Mary Losure report on the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, and a Bob Collins interview with Dave Helford (sp?), Communications Director for Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
October 29, 1990 - On this Mainstreet Radio program, MPR’s Leif Enger reports on the attempts for a truce on the border of the BWCA since the 1978 Boundary Waters Wilderness Act.
December 6, 1989 - Jim Oberstar, Minnesota U.S. congressman (DFL), discusses various political topics, including Soviet Union, El Salvador, and legislative votes.
March 28, 1989 - James Oberstar, Minnesota congressman and chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, discusses current air travel safety issues, including airport security, aging aircraft, and airplane maintenance. Oberstar also answers listener questions.
May 2, 1977 - MPR’s Neal St. Anthony reports on debate between U.S. Congressmen Jim Oberstar and Don Fraser over the merits of their competing BWCA legislative bills in Congress. Report includes excerpts of both speaking during debate.
October 15, 1975 - MPR’s Dick Daly interviews U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar about his proposed idea to expand the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that would comprise both a wilderness and a national recreation area by act of Congress.