September 2, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman interviews Phil Easton, and his son John, who discuss the history and various aspects of running the Stillwater Gazette.
September 5, 1978 - MPR’s Jennifer O'Neill profiles the Chatfield Brass Band in Chatfield, MN, which is known as “Band Town USA.” O’Neill interviews members of band about their experiences playing and the preservation efforts of Chatfield Brass Band Music Library.
September 7, 1978 - MPR’s Dale Connolly reports on worm growing and the complaints of fraud against Worm World, a distributor of the soil creatures. Connolly interviews growers and scientists on their viewpoints.
September 9, 1978 - This regional public affairs program presents live coverage on the dedication of renovated Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, with MPR co-anchors Rich Dietman and Marilyn Heltzer.
September 11, 1978 - Jobs consultant Tom Jackson discusses his philosophy on finding and valuing one’s job and developing a satisfying professional life.
September 14, 1978 - MPR’s Greg Barron presents the documentary “Power on the Line: The Smoldering Conflict.” Barron spent several days in central Minnesota and produced this searching look at the deep commitment of the opposing sides in the Minnesota power line controversy.
September 14, 1978 - Frederick Manfred is a Minnesota author who lives and writes near Luverne in Southwestern Minnesota. He participated in a symposium in Moorhead that explored the effects of Place on a writer's works. He talks with reporter John Ydstie.
September 18, 1978 - Author and radio commentator Lowell Thomas talks about his experiences as an adventurer and journalist.
September 21, 1978 - John Anderson, republican congressman of Illinois and Jerry Thomas, former Undersecretary of the Treasury, discuss the Republican-sponsored plan for a 33% income tax cut over three years and explain their nationwide media blitz by party officials to publicize the proposal.
September 22, 1978 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Kenneth Guido, Common Cause chief counsel, who discusses the citizens lobby group and its activities.