March 14, 1988 - MPR's Stephen Smith and George Boosey live report from the Governor’s office. Governor Rudy Perpich holds press conference on proposal to adjust funding for University of Minnesota and review of the management structure of school. He also speaks on Ken Keller’s resignation as president of University of Minnesota the day before.
October 27, 1987 - MPR’s Stephen Smith reports from the Minnesota State Capitol, where a huge rally took place to celebrate the Major League Baseball champion Minnesota Twins. In the 1987 MLB World Series, Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
October 16, 1987 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on the local excitement…and opportunity that is brewing as the Minnesota Twins prepare to play in 1987 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
August 25, 1986 - MPR’s Stephen Smith profiles Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich as he walks the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, shaking a lot of hands and dispensing brochures.
March 14, 1986 - Rudy Perpich, Minnesota Governor, discusses the ending of legislative session, and the outstanding state budget. George Boosey, capital correspondent, joins conversation. Perpich also answers listener questions.
January 20, 1986 - Mike Mulcahy talks about Perpich's decision. Paul Tschida, Public Safety Commissioner, talks about incidents and mounting tension, with some shots fired and several assaults. He says the Guard will not be armed and will not be guarding the Hormel plant.
April 29, 1985 - MPR Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Monday, April 29th, 1985. This was the first broadcast as MPR Journal, with Minnesota Journal program series being renamed.
September 20, 1983 - Excerpt from Rudy Perpich speech, in which he calls for labor support for Walter Mondale’s presidential run.
June 14, 1983 - MPR’s Jim Ragsdale reports on concerns and anger of Ely outfitters, as the gradual restrictions of motorized vehicle use to Boundary Waters lakes take effect, following the 1978 BWCA Wilderness Act.
February 19, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Rudy Perpich, governor of Minnesota, discusses his released budget plan for the state. Topics include employment and education. Perpich also answers listener questions.