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Keillor: Relationship with accuser simply 'romantic writing'

Keillor: Relationship with accuser simply 'romantic writing'

"No button was unbuttoned and no zipper was unzipped," Keillor told The Associated Press. "I never kissed her ... This was a flirtation between two writers that took place in writing."
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press and Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Accuser's lawyer disputes Keillor's claim of 'mutual flirtation'

Accuser's lawyer disputes Keillor's claim of 'mutual flirtation'

The woman whose allegations led MPR to sever ties with Garrison Keillor never welcomed his overtures, a friend tells MPR News. The woman's attorney confirmed that she 'disputes assertions that there was mutual attraction or consent.'
by Laura Yuen

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If you want to own a song with Prince, you better be wealthy

If you want to own a song with Prince, you better be wealthy

Chris Moon is hoping to cash in his association with Prince by selling his co-ownership of the song "Soft and Wet."
by MPR News Staff

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U removes Keillor plaque from campus display

U removes Keillor plaque from campus display

A spokesperson said the removal was part of a regular rotation of images included in the Scholars Walk.
by Laura Yuen

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Erasing Keillor

Erasing Keillor

Garrison Keillor has been erased from the University of Minnesota's 'Scholar's Walk', a tribute to famous alumni.
by Bob Collins

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MPR executive assigned to supervise Live from Here

MPR executive assigned to supervise Live from Here

Tim Roesler will assume responsibilities for the show that succeeded Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion.
by Laura Yuen

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Prince white Cloud guitar among items set for auction

Prince white Cloud guitar among items set for auction

Ruffled, sparkly rock star outfits worn by Prince and one of his famous white "Cloud" guitars are among memorabilia of the late superstar up for auction May 18 to kick off a two-day "music icons" sale, Julien's Auctions announced.
by The Associated Press

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J. Lo covers Prince at pre-Super Bowl show

J. Lo covers Prince at pre-Super Bowl show

Though Super Bowl 52 is happening Sunday, when the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles, Lopez said in Minneapolis on Saturday "the big show is tonight."
by Associated Press

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Prince crushes Frosty in battle of Super Bowl halftimes with Minnesotans

Prince crushes Frosty in battle of Super Bowl halftimes with Minnesotans

Minnesota has taken center stage in two halftime shows, when Prince headlined in 2007 and when Minneapolis hosted the whole thing in 1992. You can guess which one tops many "best of" lists.
by MPR News Staff

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