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Prairie Home Companion renamed 'Live from Here with Chris Thile'

Prairie Home Companion renamed 'Live from Here with Chris Thile'

After MPR severed ties with Keillor over allegations of improper behavior, the name change became a legal necessity, as MPR no longer had rights to continue calling the variety show "A Prairie Home Companion."
by MPR News Staff

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Keillor says MPR investigation inadequate

Keillor says MPR investigation inadequate

"I expect to deal with MPR soon to try to fix the enormous mistake they have made by not conducting a full and fair investigation," Keillor said. A company spokesperson says the allegations were "carefully investigated" before MPR made its decision.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

How will dropping Keillor affect public radio?

How does a company, and even an industry, move forward after allegations of sexual misconduct against one of its most popular figures?
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ground Level: Most Minnesotans see state taxes as good value

Ground Level: Most Minnesotans see state taxes as good value

A majority of Minnesota adults believe "government in Minnesota is providing a good value for the taxes you pay," but citizens are split based on politics and education.
by David H. Montgomery

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Thile addresses Keillor news during New York show

Thile addresses Keillor news during New York show

Host Chris Thile began the broadcast with a somber monologue.
by Peter Cox

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Keillor in online generational spat

Keillor in online generational spat

The passing of the generational torch is often uncomfortable, but Garrison Keillor's rapid exit from the stage when Minnesota Public Radio cut business ties with the man who built the operation is going to leave wounds beyond the allegations leveled against him.
by Bob Collins

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In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In emails to news organizations, the former Prairie Home host told his side of the story. MPR declined to do the same.
by Laura Yuen

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Cutting ties with Keillor could hurt MPR's finances

Cutting ties with Keillor could hurt MPR's finances

Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor will likely have some financial impact on the company, but the extent remains unclear.
by Martin Moylan

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