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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.

Appetites | Climate Cast | Brains On | Cube Critics

Some Omar supporters shrug off latest controversy

Some Omar supporters shrug off latest controversy

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was in the spotlight again this week after an allegation in a divorce filing led to a campaign finance complaint. But some who live in her district say it won’t stop them from supporting her.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Plow and the stars: World’s best plowmen dig the competition in Baudette

Plow and the stars: World’s best plowmen dig the competition in Baudette

The best field plow operators from 28 countries compete in Baudette Friday and Saturday for the title of World Plowing Champion. On the line is bragging rights — and no money.
by John Enger

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Say cheese curds: State Fair champion animals celebrated with fine art photograph

Say cheese curds: State Fair champion animals celebrated with fine art photograph

Photographer R.J. Kern put together a meticulous composite of last year’s champion livestock in a makeshift hay bale studio to celebrate the Great Minnesota Get Together.
by Tim Nelson

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Appetites: A look behind 'Turkey To Go' sandwiches at the fair

Appetites: A look behind 'Turkey To Go' sandwiches at the fair

Turkey To Go sells more than 4,000 sandwiches every day during the State Fair. Secret? “It smells a little bit like Thanksgiving, which, you know, who doesn't love that,” says Lara Durben, head of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.
by Tom Crann and Jiwon Choi

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Poop is no laughing matter with many metro beach closures this summer

Poop is no laughing matter with many metro beach closures this summer

Contaminated water sickened hundreds of people and forced an unusually high number of beach closures around the Twin Cities this summer. As the season wraps up, public health officials are looking for ways to prevent future outbreaks of waterborne illnesses.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Filmmakers reach out directly to audiences at the State Fair

Filmmakers reach out directly to audiences at the State Fair

The toughest part about moviemaking today is, arguably, not the production, but finding an audience. The star and the director of a new comedy drama spent the day at the fair pitching their movie to live audiences.
by Euan Kerr

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A conversation with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul

A conversation with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are both young and full of energy, and they both have ambitious hopes for their respective cities. They joined Angela Davis on stage at the Minnesota State Fair for a conversation about their work, their friendship and the issues they face.
by Brandt Williams, Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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