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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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Study: Twitter attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar are 'manufactured outrage' of a few

Study: Twitter attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar are 'manufactured outrage' of a few

A study out this week details how a small group of bad actors started a tweet storm against Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar long before her politics and identity became fodder for the president.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesota, other states pledged to meet Paris climate goals. Can they after U.S. withdraws?

Minnesota, other states pledged to meet Paris climate goals. Can they after U.S. withdraws?

It was largely expected that President Donald Trump would pull out of the Paris climate agreement. But how does his move and other policies translate into actual greenhouse gas emissions trends in the United States?
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Back to Halloween? Cosplayers flock to Minneapolis this weekend

Back to Halloween? Cosplayers flock to Minneapolis this weekend

Thousands of sci-fi and fantasy fans are expected to converge on the Minneapolis Convention Center for GalaxyCon this weekend. The three-day celebration features amateurs, as well as those who make a living at costume play.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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More than 90 percent of St. Paul killings this year committed with a gun

More than 90 percent of St. Paul killings this year committed with a gun

The number of shooting deaths in St. Paul so far this year and the frequency at which handguns have been used to kill are the highest in the capital city in nearly 30 years. Federal officials are working with local police to help them address the spike in gun-related violence.
by Brandt Williams and Tarkor Zehn

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Preaching ‘hate’ for Islam, speaker arrives in a divided Willmar

Preaching ‘hate’ for Islam, speaker arrives in a divided Willmar

A man who’s made his mark across Minnesota and around the country characterizing Islam as a dangerous cult will speak Thursday at a Willmar elementary school. Critics are planning an interfaith rally to protest the event.
by Riham Feshir

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Roots Beyond Race: Take a deep dive into all Minnesota's heritage groups

Roots Beyond Race: Take a deep dive into all Minnesota's heritage groups

A new APM Research Lab data project aims to give Americans a more layered look at our complex cultural heritage — and to help people better understand themselves and their neighbors.
by Riham Feshir and Andi Egbert

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Indigenous baby food aims to improve health of babies and the environment

Indigenous baby food aims to improve health of babies and the environment

Indigenous Peoples Task Force in Minneapolis is preparing to release a baby food next year under the brand name Indigi-Baby. It will be made from traditional Native American ingredients like wild rice, Gete-Okosomin squash and rutabaga.
by Max Nesterak

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Anxiety: When do you ride it out and when do you seek help?

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the United States. Dr. Kaz Nelson, a psychiatrist at the University of Minnesota, discusses when to seek help for it in our weekly medical chat.
by Tom Crann

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