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Minnesotans react to Garrison Keillor firing: 'A mix of sadness and whiplash'

Social media users expressed sadness, shock and support for Minnesota Public Radio's decision.

By Christy DeSmith

November 29, 2017 at 9:54PM
Garrison Keillor performs during the warmup to the live broadcast of "A Prairie Home Companion" at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Garrison Keillor performs during the warmup to the live broadcast of "A Prairie Home Companion" at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 21, 2016. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Celebrities, journalists and others took to social media Wednesday to share their thoughts regarding Minnesota Public Radio's decision to fire "Prairie Home Companion" star Garrison Keillor.

Keillor's successor as "Prairie Home" host, Chris Thile, gave his thoughts:

Twin Cities Business Monthly editor Adam Platt:

Blogger Bill Lindeke:

WCCO-TV Morning News Anchor Jason DeRusha:

Fox9 journalist Brett Bachman

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