All Things Considered

Tom Crann
Tom Crann
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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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Foster care placement case puts Minnesota Native twins at center of ICWA controversy
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case concerning the foster care placement of two Native children who were removed from their mother. The decision in this state Supreme Court case could have implications for the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act.
What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance
Gov. Tim Walz’s track record suggests the Democratic governor will focus on his experiences pre-politics. Those who’ve debated him before say Walz has a down-to-earth style that is relatable — but that style can also cause problems for the governor.
Minnesota’s summer tourism season struggled, new Fed survey shows
Minnesota’s tourism and hospitality industry had a rough summer, with about half of businesses reporting drops in customers and revenue, according to a new survey from the Minneapolis Fed.
A dance for a world in crisis: Ananya Dance Theatre presents ’Antaranga: Between You and Me’
Ananya Dance Theatre’s “Antaranga: Between You and Me” is a feminist dance piece that explores themes of healing and care in response to global conflicts.
Authorities ID artist killed in shooting in St. Paul’s Lowertown
Authorities on Friday identified the woman killed in an apparently random shooting while working on an outdoor art project in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood on Wednesday evening.
‘Fingerprints of a warming world’ evident in Minnesota climate trends
Minnesota’s climate continues to shift. The trend toward warmer winters and more erratic precipitation patterns continues. Heidi Roop, the director of Minnesota’s Climate Adaptation Partnership, said these are the signs of a “warming world.”
On ballot herself, Klobuchar devotes campaign time and resources to lifting other DFLers
Minnesota Democrats are banking on Sen. Amy Klobuchar to boost their ticket around the state even though she hasn’t had to expend significant effort in her own campaign for another term.
Minnesota Poll: Only small fraction of Minnesotans say they’ve used cannabis recently despite legalization
The latest MPR News, KARE 11 and Minnesota Star Tribune poll shows, despite adult cannabis use now being legal in Minnesota only 14 percent of respondents reported using it in the last month. The poll also found a majority of those surveyed support legalization of cannabis on a national level.