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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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December 23, 2019 4:00 AM

More and more players find pickleball to their taste

The hybrid sport is attractive to older people, but others enjoy it just as much.

by Peter Cox

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December 20, 2019 5:20 PM

Landlord Frenz sentenced to jail time for lying on housing court documents

A Hennepin County judge has sentenced a controversial Minneapolis landlord to 60 days in jail. A jury last October convicted Stephen Frenz, 56, of felony perjury.

by Matt Sepic

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December 20, 2019 3:36 PM

Conflicts over political speech at University of Minnesota prompt calls for action

Administrators and students are working together to mend divisive political discourse at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. Recent controversies have forced dialogue about freedom of expression among students and staff at the school.

by Nick Scheffler

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December 20, 2019 3:20 PM

St. Paul scientist with over 100 patents featured on Jeopardy

If you're a Jeopardy watcher in Minnesota, chances are you got last night's Final Jeopardy answer right.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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December 20, 2019 4:00 AM

In International Falls, the last psychiatrist for 100 miles just retired

The lack of psychiatrists in this town near the Canadian border shows just how tough it is to recruit mental-health care providers to rural or remote areas.

by Alisa Roth

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December 19, 2019 4:51 PM

Despite calls for sprinklers, Mpls. officials give no timetable for upgrades

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says it's not planning to accelerate the installation of sprinklers following a high-rise fire last month that left five people dead.

by Tom Crann and MPR News Staff

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December 19, 2019 10:00 AM

Minnesota among 25 states on track to meet Paris climate goals

The states generate 40 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and collectively make up the world’s sixth largest emitter.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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December 19, 2019 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: An algorithm becomes sound, light — and quilts

This week on Art Hounds: Art and tech combine in "Artists on the Verge" and a zine launch party at Black Forest Inn and Moving Company asks "What If?"

by Marianne Combs

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December 17, 2019 4:30 PM

Low-risk operations more dangerous for elderly patients than previously thought

Our weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, discusses how doctors are responding to the new findings.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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December 17, 2019 3:15 PM

Ramsey County settles lawsuit over hijab removal

The plaintiff will receive $120,000 for what she says was a violation of her religious beliefs. She says she hopes it will protect other Muslim women from similar treatment.

by Tim Nelson

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