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All Things Considered

Tom Crann
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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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As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police

As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police

Protesters disrupted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal speech several times, with one protester saying they wanted money for victims of police brutality and other crimes.
by Alisa Roth

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Carter proposes levy increase, cuts to close St. Paul's budget gap

Carter proposes levy increase, cuts to close St. Paul's budget gap

The brand new Frogtown Community Center gymnasium provided the backdrop for Mayor Melvin Carter’s 2020 budget address. The mayor said he has a plan to close the budget gap — largely caused by salary growth for city workers and public safety staff.
by Nina Moini

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Low-income immigrants in MN shying away from benefits, even with Trump rules still weeks away

Low-income immigrants in MN shying away from benefits, even with Trump rules still weeks away

Fearful of being labeled as “public charges” and jeopardizing their chances of becoming permanent residents, many low-income immigrants in Minnesota are not enrolling in public-assistance programs.
by Ibrahim Hirsi

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Sunisa Lee reflects on recent success, while looking ahead to possible Olympic run

Sunisa Lee reflects on recent success, while looking ahead to possible Olympic run

The Hmong-American gymnast from St. Paul put on an impressive performance at the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Championship. She says honoring Minnesota’s Hmong community pushes her to succeed.
by Simone Cazares

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In Duluth, a quest for a home for a historic replica Viking ship

In Duluth, a quest for a home for a historic replica Viking ship

The ship from the 1920s was placed on public display at the Festival of Sail in Duluth this week. For more than 30 years, a group of volunteers has been working to restore the ship, and to build it a permanent home to honor a feat of sailing.
by Dan Kraker

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As stigma lessens, prescriptions of anti-overdose meds surge

As stigma lessens, prescriptions of anti-overdose meds surge

Some public health experts see increased prescriptions of the anti-overdose medication naloxone, also known as Narcan, as evidence that prescribers and patients are taking the dangers of prescription opioids seriously.
by Jon Collins

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Human Services hearing leaves lawmakers with more questions

Human Services hearing leaves lawmakers with more questions

A legislative hearing on problems and staff changes within the Minnesota Department of Human Services featured testimony from some department staffers. But there was little new information about turnover at the top of the state agency.
by Briana Bierschbach

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