July 31, 1985 - MPR’s Bob Potter talks with Dr. Betty Jerome, director of the Teenage Medical Center in Minneapolis, about medical and behavior concerns of teenager. Topics include counseling, sex education, and family communication, amongst others. Jerome also answers listener questions.
November 15, 1985 - MPR Special broadcast of the inauguration of Kenneth H. Keller as the twelfth president of the University of Minnesota, live from the Northrop Auditorium.
December 5, 1985 - Jonathan Kozol speaking at a meeting hosted by the Minnesota Literacy Council. Kozol’s address was on illiteracy in United States. Kozol is a graduate of Harvard University. He is a Rhodes Scholar and has taught at Yale. Kozol has been researching illiteracy problems for more than two decades. His newest book is entitled "Illiterate America".
December 5, 1985 - MPR’s Jennifer Schmidt profiles the West Bank School of Music. Schmidt interviews Executive Director Dale Dahlquist and a few students.
January 27, 1986 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten interviews Rick Majerus, Marquette University men’s basketball coach, about the state of college sports. Majerus shares his views on negative impact of money in Division 1 basketball, adjustment players make in balancing sport and school, and freshman eligibility.
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February 18, 1986 - Jim Dutcher, former University of Minnesota basketball coach, speaking at Minnesota Press Club. Dutcher resigned following Madison, Wisconsin incident that resulted in the arrest of three Gopher players, who were accused of rape. Dutcher spoke out that he resigned over the decisions made by University. After speech, Dutcher answered audience questions.