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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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Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Forecasting a record-breaking winter

Minnesota’s warmest winter on record was literally off the charts in several metrics. Just how unique was this winter? And how is our shifting climate impacting our daily weather forecasts?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis City Council votes to boost rideshare driver pay by veto proof majority

Minneapolis City Council votes to boost rideshare driver pay by veto proof majority

The ordinance boosts rideshare driver pay to 51 cents per minute and $1.40 a mile, with a minimum of $5 for each fare. Mayor Jacob Frey has announced he’ll issue a veto.
by Jon Collins

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Combating loneliness over a shared meal at Gigi’s Cafe

Combating loneliness over a shared meal at Gigi’s Cafe

A group of Minnesotans host a weekly gathering at a Minneapolis cafe for a communal meal. The invitation is open to everyone, especially those needing companionship and human connection.
by Tom Crann and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota may open some of the first government-run cannabis dispensaries in the U.S.

Minnesota may open some of the first government-run cannabis dispensaries in the U.S.

Cook County and the cities of Osseo and St. Joseph are weighing whether to open and operate cannabis dispensaries. If they do, they could define a new model for the country.
by Nicole Ki

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Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

A long-planned natural gas power plant in Superior is facing new scrutiny from local officials who originally backed it, at the same time that labor unions and other supporters are ramping up their advocacy for the controversial project.
by Dan Kraker

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Around 1,000 nursing home workers strike for higher pay, better working conditions

Around 1,000 nursing home workers strike for higher pay, better working conditions

The Service Employees International Union says about 1,000 nurses and employees from a dozen nursing home facilities in the state went on a one-day, Unfair Labor Practice strike Tuesday.
by Sarah Thamer

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Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have commanding leads in their party’s nomination races. Minnesota and other Super Tuesday states could all but lock in the rematch to the dismay of some voters.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota state patrol chief reflects on 25 years of service ahead of transition

Minnesota state patrol chief reflects on 25 years of service ahead of transition

In a little over a month, State Patrol Col. Matt Langer will close out 25 years with the agency including 10 years at the helm. He shares his reflections ahead of his transition into his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Organizers scramble to induce ‘uncommitted’ votes in Minnesota presidential primary

Organizers scramble to induce ‘uncommitted’ votes in Minnesota presidential primary

After more than 100,000 “uncommitted” votes in this week’s Michigan primary, backers of a ceasefire in Gaza hope Minnesota Super Tuesday voters also deliver a rebuke to President Joe Biden.
by Clay Masters

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Child care closures renew worries around the economics of early learning

Child care closures renew worries around the economics of early learning

The University of St. Catherine’s decision to close its 93-year-old early childhood center is rekindling worries about the financial health of child care operations. Minnesota’s spending more but the needs and challenges are outrunning the new money.
by Kyra Miles

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