June 29, 1979 - MPR’s Tom Meersman interviews Lee Botts, chairman of the Great Lakes Basin Commission. She discusses the present and future status of the Great Lakes. Topics include phosphorus and algae problems, the definition of “dead lakes,” and pollution.
July 25, 1979 - MPR’s Lee Axdahl provides a report on pollution concerns of PCBs (aka - polychlorinated biphenyls) in the Great Lakes. Axdahl tours the Environmental Protection Agency's research ship Crockett as it traverses Lake Superior. Scientists on the vessel are examining the health of the water.
August 17, 1979 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports on Jimmy Carter’s visit to St. Paul, which included meeting with Minnesota and North Dakota governors and a speech on energy crisis at the Landmark Center.
October 16, 1979 - MPR’s Claudia Hampston profiles Minnesota author Sigurd Olson as he receives honorary degree Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Minnesota. Olson was honored for his environmental writing and efforts in protecting the wilderness of Minnesota.
August 6, 1980 - On this segment of People on Books, Paul Gruchow comments on “The World of Oz.”
March 18, 1981 - Results show water quality has shown marked improvement since Reserve Mining stopped discharge of taconite tailings directly into Lake Superior. Environmentalists believe fibers found in the taconite tailings have carcinogenic characteristics of asbestos.
March 22, 1981 - This is the premiere broadcast of Saint Paul Sunday Morning, a new series exploring the unique world of chamber music. This first program is a musical celebration in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday. Members of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with the Dale Warland Chamber Singers join Host Bill McGlaughlin in the Studio M for lively conversation and music-making in a relaxed and informal studio setting.
April 19, 1981 - On this special Easter program, Layton "Skip" James and Philip Brunelle meet with Saint Paul Sunday Morning’s Bill McGlaughlin in the St. Paul Cathedral. Program includes commentary by host and interview segments. Organ music is highlighted.
May 17, 1981 - Dale Warland Chamber Singers & Stephen Paulus visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments. There is a discussion on professional choirs.
May 31, 1981 - Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Layton "Skip" James visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments where Italian Renaissance and Baroque styles are discussed.