The questions weve been asked are important ones and deserve factual responses, he wrote.
According toThe Star Tribune, Keillor told the paper, I put my hand on a womans bare back.
We continued to be friendly right up until her lawyer called.
But the letter will remain confidential to protect the privacy of those involved, including Garrison.
He also stated MPR has received two formal complaints about Keillor, one being the woman who accused him.
The other claims to know about some of the alleged behavior.
MPRs process was deliberate, diligent and included Garrison, he further explained.
Due process means providing notice of the allegations and an opportunity to respond to them.
I hardly ever saw her in the office, he said.
Im an honest fiction writer and I will tell this story in a novel.
We are deeply grateful for all that he has done for MPR, for Minnesota and for our country.
He has brought so much joy to countless listeners all over the world.
And I cannot in conscience bring danger to a great organization Ive worked hard for since 1969.
This article has been updated with Keillors full response.
