A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
’A Prairie Home’s’ longtime host shows it’s still a prime time for him 
Not a single public opinion survey would have hinted at it in the mid-1970s, but it turns out that stories about Norwegian bachelor farmers, mock ads for the American Duct Tape Council and musical sets mashing together bluegrass and bossa nova have a bit of staying power.
By James Rainey , July 15, 2012
Late sound effects wizard Tom Keith to be honored
The late Tom Keith, the sound effects maestro for Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," will be honored Saturday at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
By Associated Press , November 09, 2011
Tom Keith, 64, dies; 'Prairie Home' effects wizard, longtime MPR radio host as Jim Ed Poole
Tom Keith, a longtime sound effects man for “A Prairie Home Companion” who also once was co-host of Minnesota Public Radio's Morning Show as alter-ego Jim Ed Poole, has died suddenly after collapsing at his home. He was 64.
By Amy Carlson Gustafson , November 01, 2011
GF’s Brosseau to be guest on ‘A Prairie Home Companion’
Singer/songwriter and Grand Forks native Tom Brosseau will be a guest Saturday on Garrison Keillor’s iconic radio show “A Prairie Home Companion” which will air live beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday on Prairie Public radio.
January 12, 2011
Keillor to kick off 37th ’Prairie Home’ season
ST. PAUL — Fans can catch up on the latest news from Lake Wobegon as “A Prairie Home Companion” opens its 37th season tonight.
By Associated Press , September 25, 2010
Keillor brings folksy humor to Moorhead
'A Prairie Home Companion' hits Trollwood
It was a quiet week in Lake Wobegone. And it was a quiet crowd Wednesday night that gathered at Trollwood Performing Arts School to listen to Lake Wobegone’s most famous resident.
By John Lamb , September 01, 2010
Keillor adds Elvis Costello to ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ lineup
Elvis Costello is joining the lineup for a special live performance of Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” to be beamed to U.S. movie theaters next month.
By Associated Press , January 27, 2010
Elvis Costello added to 'Prairie Home' HD show lineup
It's Elvis Costello's second performance on Garrison Keillor's radio show. Costello will perform songs with his band as a featured guest on the Feb. 4 show originating from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul and beamed to U.S. movie theaters.
By Associated Press , January 27, 2010
AREA NEWS: Camp Grafton receives funds... Ryan to deliver LGF results...“Prairie Home” live show set
Camp Grafton receives funds:
The North Dakota National Guard’s Camp Grafton will receive $2 million in federal funds for shoreline stabilization projects, according to a press release from the state’s congressional delegation.
January 19, 2010
REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Casselton quiet zone? ... Williston alternative school? ... DNR defends bear killing ... more
Officials in the southeastern North Dakota town of Casselton are discussing the possibility of a railroad quiet zone. “Quiet zones” involve safety upgrades at street crossings so trains don’t have to blow their horns as they pass. Other cities such as Fargo and Jamestown have or are developing quiet zones.
By Herald Wire Reports , September 27, 2009
Keillor to host 1st 'Prairie Home Companion' since stroke
Humorist Garrison Keillor is scheduled to launch a new season of his popular public radio show tonight from the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.
By Associated Press , September 26, 2009
Andra Suchy returns to her N.D. roots
Her role as a singer/songwriter brings her to Fargo tonight for a show at Ecce Art + Yoga. Saturday, she performs on the season premiere of “A Prairie Home Companion” at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, her latest appearance on Garrison Keillor's radio show.
By John Lamb , September 24, 2009
Garrison Keillor: Minor stroke is reminder of mortality
In a column for Salon.com, which will be his syndicated newspaper column this weekend, Garrison Keillor writes that when he left a Rochester, Minn., hospital, "a neurologist shook my hand and said: 'I hope you know how lucky you are.'"
By Associated Press , September 16, 2009
Garrison Keillor suffers minor stroke
Humorist Garrison Keillor suffered a minor stroke and is recovering at a Mayo Clinic facility, a spokesman for the hospital said today.
By Jeff Baenen , September 09, 2009
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