May 9, 1980 - MPR’s Tom Meersman interviews a Hmong refugee upon their arrival in Minnesota. Interviewee describes the life left behind and the uncertainty of what lies ahead for family in St. Paul.
May 2, 1980 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on arrival of Laotian refugee plane. The exhausted passengers exit plane and enter a new and overwhelming home.
April 22, 1980 - MPR’s Dale Connelly presents a collage of home opener sounds and fan commentary at Metropolitan Stadium, as the Minnesota Twins take the field for 1980 MLB season.
March 28, 1980 - MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on a conference about refugees resettling in Minnesota and how Laotian refugees are dealing with the many obstacles in adapting and thriving in United States. Economic, generational, and equality issues are topics highlighted in report.
March 28, 1980 - On this segment of People On Books, a review of Myself As Witness by James Goldman.
March 6, 1980 - On this segment of People On Books, a review of The Epilepsy Fact Book by Harry Sands.
February 12, 1980 - A broadcast of A Prairie Home Morning Show on February 12, 1980. Program includes, news, performances, and interviews.
February 11, 1980 - MPR’s Dale Connelly takes All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten on "tour" of new domed stadium. It’s a collective imagination experience for reporters…and the listener.
December 29, 1979 - Midday presents the documentary “Trampled Grass.” MPR’s Greg Barron accompanied a team of medical doctors and nurses from Minnesota as they worked in Cambodian refugee camps along Thailand's border with Kampuchea, the Khmer Rouge-controlled state that controlled Cambodia from 1975 until 1979.
December 15, 1979 - A discussion on the meaning and history of Hanukkah. Segment includes musical elements.