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All Things Considered

Tom Crann
Tom Crann
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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NASA names 2021 astronaut candidates as it plans for moon missions

NASA names 2021 astronaut candidates as it plans for moon missions

The group of would-be astronauts includes four women and reflects a broad stretch of America, from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Anil Menon, born and raised in Minneapolis, is among the class of candidates.
by Bill Chappell

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Arradondo won't seek a new term as Minneapolis police chief

Arradondo won't seek a new term as Minneapolis police chief

Medaria Arradondo said Monday he’ll retire from the department next month. Mayor Jacob Frey said he expected to announce an interim chief in the coming days along with plans for a national search to find a permanent leader.
by Matt Sepic and Nina Moini

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Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday

Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday

The former Brooklyn Center police officer is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Daunte Wright — a 20-year-old Black man. Jury selection wrapped up last week.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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Twins legends Oliva, Kaat among six elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Twins legends Oliva, Kaat among six elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Minnesota Twins teammates Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat were among six players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by a pair of veterans committees.
by The Associated Press and Tim Nelson

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Hennepin Theatre Trust buys iconic Brave New Workshop

Hennepin Theatre Trust buys iconic Brave New Workshop

As they pass on the torch of responsibility for Brave New Workshop, long-time co-owners John Sweeney and Jenni Lilledahl say adaptability to change is part of the comedy institution’s fabric.
by Euan Kerr

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Cross country skiers grapple with how to rid their sport of 'forever chemicals'

Cross country skiers grapple with how to rid their sport of 'forever chemicals'

For decades, PFAS, the group of so-called “forever chemicals,” have been used to make ultra-fast wax that’s prized by cross country skiers. The industry is slowly trying to wean itself from the wax. But it will still be allowed at a big national-level race in Duluth this weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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Kimberly Potter trial: Jury chosen; opening statements Wednesday

Kimberly Potter trial: Jury chosen; opening statements Wednesday

Jury selection ended Friday morning for the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the Daunte Wright killing. Opening statements are set for Dec. 8. Potter is expected to testify during the trial.
by Nina Moini, Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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Mother of transgender child calls for civility after Hastings school board election turns ugly

Mother of transgender child calls for civility after Hastings school board election turns ugly

A Hastings school board member who ran for reelection earlier this month says politics went too far when a parent “outed” her transgender 8-year-old on Facebook.
by Tom Crann

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