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All Things Considered

Tom Crann
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Evan Frost | MPR News

All Things Considered, with Tom Crann in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington, is your comprehensive source for afternoon news and information. Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.

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Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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‘I love it’: How a ‘Log-Off Lunch’ helps high schoolers break away from phones

‘I love it’: How a ‘Log-Off Lunch’ helps high schoolers break away from phones

Minnesota recently required all schools to have a cell phone policy, and lawmakers are considering a total ban in schools. Some schools say restrictions are already helping.
by Nicole Ki

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How one Minnesota recycling facility is becoming more efficient

How one Minnesota recycling facility is becoming more efficient

How much are Minnesotans recycling across the state? MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to Miriam Holsinger of Eureka Recycling about recycling trends in Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour

MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week's list includes Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour and the St. Croix River Pottery Tour.
by Anika Besst, Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle

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‘It’s a very big deal’: Benedictine monk on election of first American pope

‘It’s a very big deal’: Benedictine monk on election of first American pope

Father Nickolas Becker, an assistant professor of theology at College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University as well as the graduate School of Theology and Seminary, shared why the election of Pope Leo XIV is notable.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota Catholics react as Robert Prevost elected first pope from U.S. in history

Minnesota Catholics react as Robert Prevost elected first pope from U.S. in history

Catholics across Minnesota reacted with surprise and excitement after Cardinal Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, was named the next pope on Thursday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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