May 23, 1974 - Ralph Nader says Exon is the entity telling America it has an energy shortage. Nader posits that three things are needed to "orchestrate" a shortage: oil company monopolies, White House co-operation, and a cover--in this case,the Arab oil embargo. To counter this inbalance, the public should educate themselves and fight back.
May 23, 1974 - Attorney William Kunstler says Symbionese Liberation Army members were murdered by authorities without trial, referring to the death of six SLA who died in a house fire/ shootout.
April 25, 1974 - A congratulatory letter from Congressman John Zwach, recognizing St. Cloud on becoming an All-American City, as well as other letters from President Nixon, Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson and Minnesota Senator Walter Mondale.
April 2, 1974 - MPR’s Connie Goldman looks at a game course at Macalester College. Students under the guidance of Professor Raymond Mikkelson, used a five-week interim period to study games and invent their own. Course included mainstream games Monopoly and Clue, as well as war theme games, such as Gettysburg.
March 13, 1974 - Arthur Schlesinger, historian and author, speaks at the University of Missouri. Schlesinger’s address is on topic from his book The Imperial Presidency.
March 11, 1974 - MPR’s Gary Eichten presents an interview with Chuck and Donna Thibodeau, operators of Divorce Education Association. The local organization is one of several that focuses on divorce reform.
March 6, 1974 - Local writers reflects on the importance of mentorship and community, as well as approaching writing as a craft at the Twin Cities Writer's Workshop conference.
February 26, 1974 - The Minnesota climate has, on occasion, proved to keep businesses from relocating in the state. Despite the good living conditions, the long winters are seens as too drastic.
February 26, 1974 - Minnesota was chosen as the headquarters for Litton.
February 26, 1974 - Favorable business client and quality living conditions create a good environment for business expansion.