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All Things Considered

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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Minnesota justices tell lawmakers to work out control of ‘dysfunctional’ House

Minnesota justices tell lawmakers to work out control of ‘dysfunctional’ House

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday agreed with DFLers that it takes 68 votes to conduct House business, but the opinion didn’t come with a road map on how the House should proceed from here.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents

In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents

Water is important to Minnesota’s identity, but for some in the land of 10,000 lakes it can bring more dread than joy. An effort in the Duluth Public Schools to teach preschoolers to swim is helping ease water fears and even coaxing some parents into the pool.
by Kyra Miles

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Top Minnesota attorney: Birthright citizenship suit against Trump just the beginning

Top Minnesota attorney: Birthright citizenship suit against Trump just the beginning

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship two days after Minnesota joined 21 other states in a lawsuit to challenge it. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discussed his strategy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Megan Burks

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State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House

State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House

The high court heard oral arguments Thursday over the temporary control of the Minnesota House. “This is a highly unusual situation we find ourselves in,” Justice Anne McKeig said during early questioning of attorneys.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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‘A champion’: Man who covered Leonard Peltier’s trial praises his release from prison

‘A champion’: Man who covered Leonard Peltier’s trial praises his release from prison

In one of his final acts, former President Joe Biden sent Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier home to complete his life sentence. Although it is not a pardon, many in the Indigenous community are celebrating what they see as win for Native American activism.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Trump order halting refugee resettlement disrupting Minnesota agencies’ efforts

Trump order halting refugee resettlement disrupting Minnesota agencies’ efforts

Officials with refugee resettlement agencies in Minnesota say Trump’s executive order halting the Refugee Admissions Program is disrupting efforts to bring people facing strife in their home countries to the U.S. and to the state.
by Sarah Thamer

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