August 11, 1976 - MPR reporter John Merli looks at the growing popularity of soccer in the state and local professional team, the Minnesota Kicks.
June 26, 1976 - Report providing a summary on election of delegates, straw ballot, Hubert Humphrey opponent Gerald Brekke endorsement, as well as platform items Milepost 7 and regional development commissions. Also includes excerpts from Tom Hagedorn speech, black delegate Effie McKerson, and staying awake routines during long hours of convention.
June 26, 1976 - A summary report upon completion of the 1976 Minnesota State I-R Convention at St. Paul Civic Center. Collects highlights, including excerpts of interviews, speeches, and a description of events and actions during convention. Report focuses on the battle for delegate selection between Ford and Reagan supporters, Gerald Brekke's senate nomination, and adoption of party platforms.
June 25, 1976 - Day 2 of 1976 Minnesota State I-R Convention, held at St. Paul Civic Center. Brief reporting on events at convention, followed by speeches from presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, and Betty Ford, wife of President Ford.
June 25, 1976 - In this MPR Special Coverage report, delegate selection process is detailed, an interview with state Republican chair Chuck Slocum, and summary of Ronald Reagan and Betty Ford speeches.
June 25, 1976 - Delegate selection process detailed, as well as summary of discussion with state Republican chair Chuck Slocum.
June 24, 1976 - Report and interviews on the various items prior to start of day one of 1976 Minnesota State I-R Convention at St. Paul Civic Center.
April 23, 1976 - John Merli talks with Senator Hubert Humphrey 6 days before his announcement not to actively seek the 1976 Democratic Presidential nomination about his personal retreat at Lake Waverly, and about his unique "non-running" position in campaign 1976.
December 16, 1975 - Soviet grain held in a preium by labor leader George Meany.