On December 10, 2001 Garrison Keillor read from his novel, Lake Wobegon Summer 1956, at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. Video of the event was streamed live on our web site. Below you will find an archived version this video (approximately 40 minutes in length). To watch, click the "play" button on your RealPlayer.

  
 
 

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This evening's live video was made possible in part by Mager's & Quinn Booksellers and Twin Cities Natural Food Coops.
 
     
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