December 5, 1987 - MPR’s Mark Heistad talks with Eugene McCarthy about his 1968 campaign and the conflict within the Democratic party during the convention.
December 8, 1987 - Eugene McCarthy, former Minnesota senator and presidential contender, speaking to the Minnesota Press Club. McCarthy’s address was titled, "The United States: The Number One Colony to the World."
January 28, 1988 - Midday presents the MPR documentary “The Politics of Joy: A Radio Remembrance of Hubert Humphrey.” MPR’s Mark Heistad reflects on political life and impact of Hubert H. Humphrey in both Minnesota and the nation.
February 2, 1988 - MPR’s Bill Wareham interviews Alan Page, former Minnesota Viking right defensive tackle, about announcement that he has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
February 20, 1988 - On this Sportfolio program, Alan Page, Minnesota assistant state attorney general and former Minnesota Viking, discusses running, his NFL career, challenges of athletes transitioning out of sports, law profession, and his football hall-of-fame induction. Page also answers listener questions.
May 19, 1988 - With the suicide death of Roger Caldwell, MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten takes a look back at the 1977 murders of Duluth heiress Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse. Caldwell plead guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to time served, or five years. Despite this, Caldwell repeatedly claimed innocence, including in a suicide note.
July 7, 1988 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten talks with Doris, a member of Ely’s centennial committee, about the city preparations for a special visitor during its 100 year celebration. A. Courtland Ely III, great-grandson of Ely's namesake, will be first time an “Ely” has visited the town.
July 26, 1988 - Morning Edition’s Loren Omoto interviews Arne Carlson, Minnesota’s state auditor, about his announcement on running for governor two years before the actual election. Carlson says he believes that his centrist views of being fiscally conservative while pushing for better state education will sit well with his fellow republicans.
July 28, 1988 - MPR’s Tom Meersman looks at the 20th anniversary of American Indian Movement (AIM). Report looks at the history, actions, and controversies of organization.
September 15, 1988 - MPR’s Bill Wareham talks with Gary Eichten about Prince’s September 14th concert at Met Center in Bloomington. Wareham shares his thoughts of experience and of the Minnesota artist.