February 15, 1986 - Sarah Ann Rairdon
October 17, 1985 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher reports on Minneapolis police chief’s views on city gangs. Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza has been reluctant to say that there are organized street gangs in the city, and he's been publicly criticized for that stance after sixteen-year-old Christine Crites was found murdered over the weekend near 40th and Nicollet. Bouza promised to take a harder look at the problem, but still maintains that he doesn't think a serious problem exists. Report also includes comments from Sandra Hilary, member of Public Health and Safety Committee.
September 24, 1985 - MPR Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Tuesday, September 24th, 1985.
July 22, 1985 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher reports on continued controversy of Minneapolis Police Department’s decoy unit. Sal Saran Scott, was shot in the face at point blank range after being arrested by a Minneapolis police officer who was a member of the controversial decoy unit, leading to hearing by Civil Rights Commission. The shooting was considered accidental and was the second such "accident" by the same officer.
April 29, 1985 - MPR Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Monday, April 29th, 1985. This was the first broadcast as MPR Journal, with Minnesota Journal program series being renamed.
November 19, 1984 - Reporter Deborah Fisher describes the system in her five-part series: "The Hidden System".
November 9, 1984 - Sperry Software Pair: John LaForge and Barbara Katt
November 8, 1984 - Sperry Software Pair: John LaForge and Barbara Katt, Sperry Corporation protesters
November 6, 1984 - Robin Duke, national co-chair of the Populations Crisis Committee and a consultant to the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Duke addressed the subject of global population. Duke is known for her long-standing interest in the problems of underdeveloped nations, especially in the area of women's health and family planning. She has made surveys of population programs in Bangladesh, India, Japan, Bolivia, El Salvador and Mexico. After speech, Duke answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
February 9, 1984 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher presents part one of a series on the police profession. Report highlights the state's police skills training course, focusing on two students who took the course hoping to become police officers. Includes various interviews and commentary.