October 30, 1972 - Hearings around the state regarding the location power plants and the environmental implications of having a power plant in various locations.
October 30, 1972 - An interview with British Oceanographer Dr. Cooper about power plants in areas such as Lake Superior, and how it may affect temperate climate of water.
November 15, 1972 - MPR’s Connie Goldman reports on the work of Sigurd Olson, and his book "Wilderness Days." Report also presents a question and answer period with Olson from an appearance at the Minnesota Press Club, where he called Minnesotans to protect the environment. This recording was made available through a grant from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.
December 1, 1972 - December 1, 1972
December 19, 1972 - December 19, 1972
February 13, 1973 - February 13, 1973
March 13, 1973 - Electrical plant proposal in Henderson, Minnesota is controversal. The state needs to establish an energy program but the plant will displace residents and farmers.
May 11, 1973 - Wounded Knee. Assessing property damage from Wounded Knee occupation. Lawyers investigate claims that most of damage at Wounded Knee and in Rapid City was caused by residents. Currently, there is no fuel, no running water, and garbage piling up. Reporter Kevin McKiernan says covering the situation in Rapid City is similar to his experience in Alabama and Mississippi, which he covered eight years ago.
June 17, 1973 - Part seven of the MER documentary series, A Sense of Place. Program is titled “More Than One Wilderness” and profiles living in Minnesota, from city to cabin.
June 18, 1973 - MER’s Hugh Morgan reports that The International Joint Commission proposes using Lake Superior as a reservoir to control unusually high water in the other Great Lakes: Michigan, Erie and Huron.