January 25, 1977 - Governor Rudy Perpich's budget speech to the legislature. Included is analysis by MPR's legislative experts Debbie Gage and Bob Potter.
November 15, 1976 - An exploration of the American burial ritual, including conversations with writers, funeral directors, ministers, sociologists, and anthropologists. Topics include problematic dichotomy of funeral industry as a business vs. providing a social service and the ceremonial nature behind burial or cremation.
November 5, 1976 - On the anniversary of the Sioux Uprising of 1862, this program presents the historical events that culminated in the hangings of 38 Indians after the uprising. Program includes members of All Things Considered reading from the writings done at the time of uprising.
June 26, 1976 - Report providing a summary on election of delegates, straw ballot, Hubert Humphrey opponent Gerald Brekke endorsement, as well as platform items Milepost 7 and regional development commissions. Also includes excerpts from Tom Hagedorn speech, black delegate Effie McKerson, and staying awake routines during long hours of convention.
June 26, 1976 - A summary report upon completion of the 1976 Minnesota State I-R Convention at St. Paul Civic Center. Collects highlights, including excerpts of interviews, speeches, and a description of events and actions during convention. Report focuses on the battle for delegate selection between Ford and Reagan supporters, Gerald Brekke's senate nomination, and adoption of party platforms.
June 25, 1976 - Day 2 of 1976 Minnesota State I-R Convention, held at St. Paul Civic Center. Brief reporting on events at convention, followed by speeches from presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, and Betty Ford, wife of President Ford.
June 24, 1976 - Report and interviews on the various items prior to start of day one of 1976 Minnesota State I-R Convention at St. Paul Civic Center.
March 24, 1976 - MPR’s Debbie Gage reports on civil liberties themed speech by Aryeh Neier, author and executive director of American Civil Liberties Union. Neier speaks on government spying.
February 10, 1976 - MPR’s Debbie Gage reports on commentary at commission meeting from various individuals for and against Minnesota legislative “Women’s” bill.
December 16, 1975 - Union solidarity. US Steel. Old Timers on the Iron Range. Story of how mining came to be in the north. Folk songs. Mining. Wages. Working conditions. IWW