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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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April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 200 dead; more firms to reopen; State Fair doubts
As many as 100,000 manufacturing, industrial and office workers could be back on the job as soon as Monday, but public school buildings will stay closed — and there is serious doubt about this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Those were the key takeaways Thursday from Gov. Tim Walz.
'I have nothing': A small business owner struggles without first round of funding
Kemi Lawani, owner of Bonita’s Extensions and Braids, was one of the many small business owners who didn’t receive any funding from the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program loans.
DNR wrapping up Minnesota's first biological 'census'
As Earth Day marks its 50th year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is putting the finishing touches on the state’s first comprehensive survey of this corner of the earth. It’s logged both unexpected discoveries and sobering observations about the health of our environment.
Round 2: Dr. Hallberg answers your coronavirus questions
With limited testing, how will the state know the full scope of COVID-19? If you’re infected by breathing the virus in, why wash your hands? Can sunlight decontaminate face masks? Dr. Jon Hallberg answers some audience questions about COVID-19.
Meat supplies unlikely to get very lean
Consumers may see some spot shortages of their favorite cuts after some big meat processors shut down because of COVID-19 outbreaks. But experts say if people don’t panic and hoard, overall supplies shouldn’t run out.