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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

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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In Lake Wobegon country, mixed feelings at Keillor news

In Lake Wobegon country, mixed feelings at Keillor news

People in Freeport Thursday morning said they were surprised, incredulous -- and most didn't know exactly what to think, when high-profile misconduct cases in the headlines comes home.
by Kirsti Marohn

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On sexual harassment, let’s take away your microphone, too

What we have learned from the spate of sexual allegations this week is this: they do not make us introspective. Perhaps it will take time for the shock of them to dissipate and take the worthlessness of visceral reactions with them. The problem is it's the shock of them that provides the opportunity for progress.
by Bob Collins

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Keillor's conduct: What we know and don't know

Keillor's conduct: What we know and don't know

Minnesota Public Radio has cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as inappropriate behavior. Many questions remain unanswered.
by MPR News Staff

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Washington Post drops Keillor for not disclosing conduct probe

Washington Post drops Keillor for not disclosing conduct probe

"Knowing he was under investigation for his workplace behavior, he should not have written a column on that subject ... we do not intend to publish his columns in the future," the newspaper's editorial page editor said Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Covering Keillor

You can be a reporter or you can be an employee. But when the story is within your company, you can't be both.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor

Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor

Hundreds of Minnesotans are expressing anger, disappointment and disbelief over Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as Keillor's inappropriate behavior.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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How sexual harassment decisions affect the workplace

When an organization quickly terminates an employee, facing an accusation such as sexual misconduct, what message are they sending to their employees? What impact does this have on the company's reputation?
by Chris Farrell

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