This collection is a representation of Garrison Keillor’s life and works during his time at Minnesota Public Radio.
(This collection was curated by Shandi Burrows, Archival Assistant)
July 21, 2015 - Garrison Keillor joined MPR’s Euan Kerr to discuss his plans of stepping down as host of Prairie Home Companion. Garrison Keillor reveals he picked Chris Thille to take over the live program and is excited for the future of the program without him.
November 19, 2015 - Each year since 1938, the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania has commemorated the Gettysburg Address and rededicated Soldiers' National Cemetery where Lincoln spoke. This year Garrison Keillor was picked to give the Gettysburg keynote address in 2015.
July 1, 2016 - MPR’s Euan Kerr joins Tom Crann from Hollywood where Garrison Keillor will appear at the Hollywood Bowl for the last time as host of A Prairie Home Companion.
August 7, 2017 - MPR’s Euan Kerr sits down with Garrison Keillor to talk about retirement, touring, and staying active even while turning 75 years old.
November 29, 2017 - MPR’s Euan Kerr takes a deep dive into why Minnesota Public Radio cut ties with Garrison Keillor amidst sexual misconduct allegations.
November 30, 2017 - MPR’s Euan Kerr joins Tom Crann to look back at Garrison Keillor’s career amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior.
January 23, 2018 - MPR News presents an investigative report on the accusations of "inappropriate behavior" against Garrison Keillor, the creator and longtime host of A Prairie Home Companion. Report also looks into the subsequent actions of Minnesota Public Radio abruptly severing ties with Keillor, numerous interviews, and details a timeline on the multiple accusations.
April 18, 2018 - MPR’s Laura Yuen joins Tom Crann on All Things Considered to discuss what MPR really knew about Garrison Keillor’s behavior before sexual allegations came to light against the former A Prairie Home Companion Host.