Garrison Keillor fired by Minnesota Public Radio over alleged 'inappropriate behavior'
Minnesota Public Radio said it has fired Garrison Keillor over allegations of "inappropriate behavior."
In a statement posted on its website today, the public radio network announced it is terminating its contracts with him and his private media companies "after recently learning of allegations of his inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him." Keillor, the former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," retired from the long-running radio show last year but still produced "The Writer's Almanac" for syndication.
"Last month, MPR was notified of the allegations, which relate to Mr. Keillor's conduct while he was responsible for the production of 'A Prairie Home Companion,'" the network said in its statement. "MPR President Jon McTaggart immediately informed the MPR board chair, and a special board committee was appointed to provide oversight and ongoing counsel.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEXT?
Comment