December 21, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with MPR reporter Pat Kessler, who details the fight between Governor Al Quie and the Minnesota Legislature over a state budget. Tax provisions are at center of debate.
December 31, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Paul Overgaard, Al Quie’s campaign manager about comments from U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz that Governor Quie step aside.
December 31, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Tom Mason, Rudy Boschwitz’s press secretary about the senator’s comments to Governor Quie about running for re-election.
January 20, 1982 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Les Coleman of the National Weather Service about record-breaking snowfall in the Twin Cities. Following interview, Eichten checks in with MPR’s Nancy Fushan on conditions and problems caused by storm.
June 9, 1982 - Audio clip of former Minnesota U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy stating why he is running for U.S. Senate seat again.
July 24, 1982 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Minneapolis attorney and former professional football player Alan Page on the recent awareness of drug and alcohol abuse by professional football players. Page also answers listener questions.
August 2, 1982 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher reports on panel discussions after Penumbra Theatre play "Zooman."
August 12, 1982 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on fight to keep open Little Earth, a housing project of 212 units of relatively inexpensive housing located at Franklin and Cedar in Minneapolis. It is also one of the centers of the Minneapolis Indian community. Report includes commentary from Little Earth board member Clyde Bellecourt and Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser.
August 17, 1982 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Jeanne Coyne, an attorney from Edina, who has been named to the Minnesota Supreme Court by Governor Al Quie.
August 25, 1982 - Midday presents a lively debate for state auditor role. Incumbent Independent-Republican State Auditor Arne Carlson and challenger Paul Wellstone, DFL, discuss their differing views on how best the auditor’s office can benefit the state.