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St. Paul

Photos: A look at Fitzgerald Theater events from the past

'A Prairie Home Companion' season opener
The season opener of 'A Prairie Home Companion' took place at the Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul, just a couple blocks from the Fitzgerald Theater.
Nate Ryan | MPR

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First Avenue announced Wednesday that it has agreed to purchase the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul from Minnesota Public Radio.

Here's a look at some of the events held at Fitzgerald Theater during MPR's ownership which started in 1980.

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Waiting crowd
The crowd waits for the Morning Show to kick off their last show, live from the Fitzgerald Theater.
Bob Collins | MPR News 2008
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'A Prairie Home Companion' season opener
The season opener of 'A Prairie Home Companion' took place at the Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul, just a couple blocks from the Fitzgerald Theater.
Nate Ryan | MPR
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Garrison Keillor walks to the microphone for a show in his final season.
Garrison Keillor, the creator and longtime host of A Prairie Home Companion, walks to the microphone for the first show of his final season at the Fitzgerald Theater on Sept. 19, 2015.
Nate Ryan | MPR 2015