APM: A Prairie Home Companion's News from Lake Wobegon

July 18, 2015: The News from Lake Wobegon

"We've gotten some snow, even better than that, we've gotten ...

"We've gotten some snow, even better than that, we've gotten frost -- frost, when you have a clear night and you have high humidity, you wake up in the morning and everything is covered with frost." A terrible flu hits Lake Wobegon, memories of ice skating and smoking in the warming house, storytelling around a bonfire on a frozen lake, and the Lutheran church ends the year with a surplus, in a monologue from January 2013.

July 11, 2015: The News from Lake Wobegon

"It's been this gorgeous, gorgeous September, this beautiful time--so much ...

"It's been this gorgeous, gorgeous September, this beautiful time--so much happening." Lake Wobegon welcomes the arrival of fall, a bear surprises Irene Bunsen, then stays in town, starting a debate over who will pay to have it removed, and high school students take the ACT exam, in a monologue from September 2013.

July 4, 2015: Bonus download! - The Lives of the Cowboys

Dusty and Lefty attend a cowboy contest Macalester College.

July 4, 2015: Bonus download! - Fireworks

Garrison celebrated the 4th of July with this poem about ...

Garrison celebrated the 4th of July with this poem about fireworks at a family picnic.

July 4, 2015: Bonus download! - Mom

Mom calls to inquire about Duane's plans for Independence Day.

July 4, 2015: The News from Lake Wobegon

"Full blown summer out there. The raspberries are ripe. They're ...

"Full blown summer out there. The raspberries are ripe. They're so sweet -- how we love them. The boats are out on the lake, fishing boats and pontoon boats are out there." Mr. Snecker falls asleep on the curb in front of the Chatterbox Cafe, the town holds a mostly successful 4th of July parade, and the story of the famous Living Flag.

June 27, 2015: Bonus download! - The Lives of the Cowboys

Dusty and Lefty head to the Berkshires to become bounty ...

Dusty and Lefty head to the Berkshires to become bounty hunters

June 27, 2015: Bonus download! - He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye

Garrison and Sarah Jarosz, with a tribute to our friend ...

Garrison and Sarah Jarosz, with a tribute to our friend Jean Redpath, who passed away last year

June 27, 2015: Bonus download! - Melville

Author Herman Melville stops by to discuss his book 'Moby ...

Author Herman Melville stops by to discuss his book 'Moby Dick.'

June 27, 2015: Bonus download! - Knee

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