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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St. Cloud looks to curb spike in violent crime
The central Minnesota city has had 19 shootings in 2021 — more than double last year. Three of them were fatal. St. Cloud is addressing the surge by hiring more police officers and expanding a program that responds to mental health-related calls.
Kimberly Potter trial: Case goes to jury as closing arguments end
Jury deliberations have wrapped up for the day in the manslaughter trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter in the killing of Daunte Wright. In closing arguments Monday, prosecutors assailed Potter’s conduct, while her defense said Wright’s actions caused his own death.
Potter testifies she remembers yelling 'Taser,' breaks down recalling she shot Wright
Former police officer Kimberly Potter became emotional as she described shooting Daunte Wright after he got back in his car in the course of a traffic stop.
Mpls. police, mayor say they'll focus on juvenile offenders to curb robberies, carjacking
Mayor Jacob Frey and incoming interim police Chief Amelia Huffman unveiled their first major public safety initiative, saying they plan to redouble efforts to reduce carjacking and robberies.
Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case
One of the key elements in the defense of Kimberly Potter is a phenomenon known as “slip and capture.” An expert witness is expected to testify that this can result in people making serious errors — such as reaching for a gun when they meant to grab a Taser.
In a season of generic Christmas photos, the Price family stands out
One Rochester family has turned the dreaded Christmas photo shoot into an annual ritual that’s altogether delightful and increasingly elaborate — family photos that spoof famous movies, and leave the matching outfits behind.
As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding
More Minnesotans are hanging up their hunting rifles and fishing poles. And that means less money for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to fund its budget. With the problem expected to worsen, the DNR is reaching out to the public for ideas to help come up with a more sustainable funding framework for outdoor recreation and conservation.