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Garrison Keillor and Minnesota Public Radio

On Nov. 29, 2017, Minnesota Public Radio announced it was severing its business ties with Garrison Keillor, creator of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer’s Almanac. The company cited alleged “inappropriate behavior” with a female colleague as its reason. | How we covered this story

Reporting ‘with neither fear nor favor’ earns ethics award for MPR, NPR reporters

Allow us a moment of pride as we point out that a small cadre MPR newsies as well as David Folkenflik and Mary Louise Kelly at NPR, have been awarded 2018 Ethics in Journalism Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Both groups had a difficult task in the last year. They had to report on failings within their own organizations.
by Bob Collins

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'Live from Here' lets three longtime employees go

'Live from Here' lets three longtime employees go

The departing staff members were associated with Garrison Keillor's old program, 'A Prairie Home Companion.'
by Laura Yuen

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MPR-Keillor deal preserves Prairie Home, Writer's Almanac archives

MPR-Keillor deal preserves Prairie Home, Writer's Almanac archives

Fans of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer's Almanac will be able once again to view archived materials from those shows under terms of a deal announced Friday by Minnesota Public Radio.
by Euan Kerr and Laura Yuen

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Keillor hints he'll bring back two shows he founded

Keillor hints he'll bring back two shows he founded

The creator of The Writer's Almanac suggested that he'll restart the poetry show online and go back on the road with A Prairie Home Companion.
by Laura Yuen

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Keillor finds his fans still love him

Keillor's reception at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center signifies that his career is not ruined by his actions, nor those who don't want to be in business with him anymore, his fans are just anxious to swoon as they were before.
by Bob Collins

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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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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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