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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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Minnesota to throw open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Minnesota to throw open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Beginning next week, Minnesotans 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. But eligibility, state leaders say, won’t guarantee an immediate shot, as officials work to inoculate the most vulnerable first.
by Catharine Richert and Brian Bakst

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Mpls. police investigate use of force after video shows confrontation

Mpls. police investigate use of force after video shows confrontation

Authorities in Minneapolis say they’re investigating an incident captured on Facebook video, showing an altercation that includes what appears to be a police officer punching someone on the ground. 
by Tim Nelson

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The shift in how we talk about racism

After George Floyd was killed the world watched, and the world reacted. Part of that reaction was a shift in how some people talk about racism. MPR News reporter Brandt Williams talks with his cousin about the killing of George Floyd, and how its capture on video made it impossible to look the other way.
by Brandt Williams

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3 things to know about immigrants' contributions to Minnesota's economy

3 things to know about immigrants' contributions to Minnesota's economy

A new report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce analyzed immigrants’ contributions to the state economy. From health care to agriculture, Minnesota industries wouldn’t be as robust without immigrants, the numbers show.
by Katie Moritz and Tom Crann

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Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned.
by Brandt Williams, Matt Sepic, Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to choose; opening statements draw near

Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to choose; opening statements draw near

A juror selected Monday brought the total to 14, enough for a jury of 12 plus two alternates. The judge intends to seat one more juror. The trial is set to start on time with opening statements expected March 29.
by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Chauvin trial: Judge won't delay, move trial; jury selection continues

Chauvin trial: Judge won't delay, move trial; jury selection continues

Judge Peter Cahill on Friday acknowledged there was no optimal time or location in Minnesota to escape the publicity around the high-profile case. Thirteen jurors have been seated and jury selection will resume Monday.
by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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