October 30, 1972 - An interview about young women on college campuses and their involvement with older women’s organizations.
October 16, 1972 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz reports on the growth of wild rice production in Minnesota. Kranz talks with farmers about issues and sales of rice as a farm product.
October 6, 1972 - Local attorney discusses the judicial election
October 6, 1972 - Women's rights and new roles within the Lutheran Church, including ordination, is subject of a roundtable discussion.
September 18, 1972 - MER’s Rosemary Dahlen takes an audio journey through the OTHER big Minnesota fair…with sounds from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival (originally called Minnesota Renaissance Fair). Segment includes the King’s proclamation, a flute vendor, vegetable sellers, lute/guitar player, a palm reader, and a woman singing. This recording is from the second year of festival, held at the Jonathan, Minnesota site.
September 11, 1972 - People react to George McGovern speech, which included farm issues. They also discuss topics of the Vietnam war, criticism of President Nixon, and U.S. economy.
September 4, 1972 - MER’s Connie Goldman asks a variety of 1972 fair attendees about their likes and dislikes. People watching is, of course, a recurring theme.
August 28, 1972 - MER’s Dulcie Lawrence presents a montage of fair attendee interviews and sounds of the Midway, vendors, and bandstands.
July 28, 1972 - MPR’s Bob Potter walks the shore and talks with individuals about the affect of pollution on seaweed and algae, and their impact on Minneapolis lakes…in particular Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and Brownie Lake.
June 12, 1972 - Various speakers nominate, testify in support of Mondale at Minnesota DFL state convention. This is followed by Mondale speech excerpts.