March 16, 1979 - The Minnesota House Tax Committee hears tax proposals to help finance a downtown Minneapolis domed stadium, including a 2% liquor tax. The committee votes to repeal the liquor tax. After vote, MPR’s John Merli interviews various committee members.
April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage presenting introduction of bill prior to Minnesota House debate and vote on bill S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Includes speech by state representative Ray W. Fariscy and partial speech by state representative Lee Greenfield.
April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage of Minnesota House debate on bill S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Includes conclusion of speech by state representative Lee Greenfield, and various other representatives sharing their views for and against bill.
April 2, 1979 - MPR’s live coverage of Minnesota House debate on bill and vote on S.F. 20, which would repeal the 2% sports stadium commission liquor tax on on-sale liquor in the seven-county metro area. Program includes conclusion of debate and subsequent House vote, with 71 ayes and 63 nays.
August 8, 1979 - KCCM reporters Brigid Shea and John Ydstie present a sound portrait on the National High School Rodeo finals in West Fargo, North Dakota. The report includes various interviews and highlights of the week-long competition with some of the best young cowboys and cowgirls in the world.
February 11, 1980 - MPR’s Dale Connelly takes All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten on "tour" of new domed stadium. It’s a collective imagination experience for reporters…and the listener.
February 26, 1980 - MPR’s Pat Kessler reports on the return home of TEAM USA hockey team after their 1980 Olympic Gold medal win. The team, and coach Herb Brooks, make appearance at Williams Arena on University of Minnesota campus. Coach Brooks and player Billy Baker speak to crowd.
April 16, 1980 - Nick Nash, vice president for programming at Minnesota Public Radio, talks playoff hockey. Nash provides commentary of what to expect in Minnesota North Stars & Montreal Canadians quarter-finals series and the different styles of play in the NHL.
June 9, 1981 - Bob Cary (a.k.a. “Jackpine Bob”), from Ely, provides a humorous commentary on the history of the American pastime, baseball.
June 11, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with local sports reporter Jay Weiner about potential Major League Baseball strike and its effect on Minnesota Twins.