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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

Lauer says repairing damage is full-time job

Lauer says repairing damage is full-time job

Matt Lauer says he is "truly sorry" to anyone he is hurt by his words and actions in his first public comments since being fired by NBC.
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Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

Accusers of politicians, actors, comedians, singers, producers, directors, other media powerhouses and assorted business moguls have taken the power and fans of the disgraced have largely stood with the wronged. But for some, giving up heroes isn't easy.
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MPR gets the Kimmel treatment

Sexual harassment isn't usually a joking matter but late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel gave it a shot last evening, what with the allegations against NBC Today host Matt Lauer and A Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor erupting on the same day.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News today? 11/30/17

Today's topics on MPR News' programming include sexual harassment, DACA, Facebook's fake accounts, the public option in health care, and Keith Ellison's take on the future of the Democratic Party.
by Bob Collins

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MPR drops Keillor over inappropriate conduct

MPR drops Keillor over inappropriate conduct

Minnesota Public Radio and its parent firm American Public Media said Wednesday they've cut ties with Garrison Keillor as they probe a report of "inappropriate behavior" by Keillor during the time he oversaw production of "A Prairie Home Companion."
by Tim Nelson

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Keillor, sexual harassment and the things Democrats don’t understand

Women are tired of this. They’re tired of all of it. And they’re not going to give a break to politicians or their party on the basis of 'it could always be worse.'”
by Bob Collins

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NBC News fires Matt Lauer over inappropriate sexual behavior

NBC News fires Matt Lauer over inappropriate sexual behavior

The company received a detailed complaint from a colleague Monday night. NBC News found that after a serious review of the complaint it represented "a clear violation" of the company's standards.
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