Materials created/edited/published by Archive team as an assigned project during remote work period in 2020
October 15, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of small communities. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
October 22, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of harvesting, food, and the environment. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
November 5, 1977 - The following edition of The Poet's Perspective is on the subject of teenage pregnancy. The program features Southwest Minnesota regional poets Joe and Nancy Paddock.
November 10, 1977 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan reports on new theatre opening in St. Paul, called Penumbra. Fushan interviews Lou Bellamy, Penumbra’s company coordinator, about the theater and it’s focus on black talent.
December 16, 1977 - Minnesota poet Robert Bly reads some of his works at an appearance in Moorhead, Minnesota.
January 8, 1978 - Susan Sontag speaks on art and a critical look into it's meaning.
March 20, 1978 - On this Mixed Media program, MPR’s Nancy Fushan profiles poets Robert Creeley & Diane Wakowski, and filmaker Alfred Guzetti. Creeley
April 4, 1978 - U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale speech excerpt from at University of Minnesota Law School dedication. Topic is National Intelligence Agency.
April 5, 1978 - MPR’s Greg Barron reports on a compromise bill on the BWCA. Report includes an interview with U.S. Represenative Jim Oberstar aide, John O’Connor, who expresses concerns of local residents that this will expand federal control of lands.
April 15, 1978 - MPR’s Neal St. Anthony presents an opening day profile of the 1978 Minnesota Twins. Includes audio clips on days of old and an interview about current players with pitching coach Camilo Pascual (a former Minnesota Twins pitcher…and eventual Minnesota Twin Hall of Famer).