A Prairie Home Companion

The News from Lake Wobegon for May 18, 2013 It’s a...

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:44 -0500

The News from Lake Wobegon for May 18, 2013

It’s a gorgeous, gorgeous fall here. Gorgeous nights—warm days, cool nights.

Pastor Liz hosts a bonfire and Mr. Lofgren’s orchard produces an exceptional harvest of his “Julia” apples, in a monologue from September 2012.

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“Heaven’s Light is Shining on Me” Garrison,...

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:01:06 -0500

“Heaven’s Light is Shining on Me”

Garrison, Vince Gill and Suzy Bogguss close out last weekend’s broadcast from the Ryman Auditorium.

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The News from Lake Wobegon for May 11, 2013 It’s been beautiful...

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:45 -0500

The News from Lake Wobegon for May 11, 2013

It’s been beautiful out there. We’re coming to spring here and everything’s gorgeous.

Fishing season begins in Lake Wobegon, the host learns of his mother’s online Scrabble habit, and the history of the annual Willis Bunsen Grocery Run event.

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Suzy Bogguss and Stuart Duncan try out a few duets while GK...

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:29:17 -0500

Suzy Bogguss and Stuart Duncan try out a few duets while GK makes some script revisions on stage at the Ryman Auditorium

“The Klaxon” — The U.S. Fleet Forces Band [More from...

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:58 -0500

“The Klaxon” — The U.S. Fleet Forces Band

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Howard Levy gives Pat Donohue a few harmonica tips during a...

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:33:00 -0500

Howard Levy gives Pat Donohue a few harmonica tips during a break in rehearsals for last weekend’s show in Norfolk, Virginia

The News from Lake Wobegon for May 4, 2013 It snowed this last...

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:45:33 -0500

The News from Lake Wobegon for May 4, 2013

It snowed this last week. It was harmful, it was hurtful to people, and people suffered from it. They were angry at it.

The town attends the high school’s production of ‘Our Town,’ Sarah Peterson worries her parents by becoming successful, and Mavis investigates Vern’s past.

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“Baby I’m Blue” — Joe Newberry

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:49:36 -0500

“Baby I’m Blue” — Joe Newberry

Robin and Linda Williams, with “Lucky Day”

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:26:52 -0500

Robin and Linda Williams, with “Lucky Day”

Garrison introduces the U.S. Fleet Forces Band

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:06:31 -0500

Garrison introduces the U.S. Fleet Forces Band

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver sing “Dixie Road”

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:45:26 -0500

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver sing “Dixie Road”

“Sail Away” — The DiGiallonardo Sisters with Rob...

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:31:23 -0500

“Sail Away” — The DiGiallonardo Sisters with Rob Fisher on piano

Robin and Linda Williams join Garrison and the Shoe Band onstage...

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:32:53 -0500

Robin and Linda Williams join Garrison and the Shoe Band onstage at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, as we prepare for this weekend’s broadcast from Norfolk

Lake Wobegon Weather Update: We narrowly avoided the 15 inches...

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:56:23 -0500

Lake Wobegon Weather Update: We narrowly avoided the 15 inches of heavy snow that fell in southeastern Minnesota overnight and (fingers crossed) we’re on the way back to spring-like temperatures.

Memories of Buddy Holly Last weekend, Travis Holley...

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:45:13 -0500

Memories of Buddy Holly

Last weekend, Travis Holley (Buddy’s brother) and Peggy Sue Gerron joined us to share a few stories about Buddy Holly and life in Lubbock. Plus, a few visits to important sites around the town.

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buzzfeedmusic: Buddy Holly at a photo booth in Grand Central...

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:22:22 -0500

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Buddy Holly at a photo booth in Grand Central Station, 1959.

The News from Lake Wobegon for April 27, 2013 Spring has...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:45:30 -0500

The News from Lake Wobegon for April 27, 2013

Spring has finally arrived and the crocuses are up and the flowers are up and there’s green grass and people are hanging their sheets out on the line, just for the smell of it, just for the beauty of it.

Donny Krebsbach ventures onto the lake in search of early spring ice fishing, Christopher Inqvist gets a summer job at Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery, and thoughts on the importance of yard work.

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“The Morning After” — Ashley Monroe, with Guthrie...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:50:34 -0500

“The Morning After” — Ashley Monroe, with Guthrie Trapp on guitar

“Not That Much Has Changed” — The Flatlanders

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:16:00 -0500

“Not That Much Has Changed” — The Flatlanders

Lubbock’s South Plains Fair Buddy (still...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:36:55 -0500

Lubbock’s South Plains Fair

Buddy (still “Holley” at that time), with Larry Welborn and Bob Montgomery, opened for Bill Haley at the Fair’s Coliseum on October 14, 1955 and for Elvis Presley the following night.