The disclosure triggered an investigation by MPR that found Keillor had engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate incidents.
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Texas lawmaker asks PBS to help restore service in Rio Grande Valley
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“This issue has been specific to the many in South Texas who still rely on antennas to view this station via airwaves,” Rep. Vicente Gonzalez wrote.
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Two KJZZ executives placed on leave during investigation
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The station’s licensee is responding to anonymous allegations against the two executives.
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Pennsylvania’s PBS39 will add 10 journalists to support new nightly newscast
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The project marks the “largest non-capital investment that PBS39 has ever made,” according to the station.
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Another school district pulls public media game about slavery
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A Pennsylvania district will reportedly no longer use Mission US: Flight to Freedom due to complaints from parents.
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Grant supports mentorship program to boost women in pubcasting ranks
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Public Media Women in Leadership has received funding for a three-year program.
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NPR adds Congress editor from CNN
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NPR also announced the head of a station collaboration on election coverage.
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Utah’s Brigham Young walks back plan to drop classical format on KBYU
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The university will air a variety format on a station purchased from Community Wireless of Park City.
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CPB names Jan Schaffer as ombudsman
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Schaffer founded the J-Lab journalism institute and has taught media entrepreneurship and social journalism.
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CPB ups federal funding request to $455M for FY21
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CPB also asked for $20 million for interconnection and $30 million for Ready To Learn.