All Things Considered

Tom Crann
Tom Crann
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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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8 school districts to watch as Minnesotans go to the polls Nov. 5
More than 300 districts have open board seats to fill in this year’s elections. Some will ask voters to approve crucial funding measures. Here are a few key races and questions to watch.
Indigenous voters in Minnesota should feel confident using their tribal ID for Election Day registration
Native people who are citizens of one of 11 federally recognized tribal nations in Minnesota can use their tribal ID, which is issued by their tribal government, to register to vote in-person. 
Man charged after 130 mph police chase that ended with fatal carjacking attempt
A Minneapolis man is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and assault in connection with a shooting rampage Tuesday that left one man wounded and another dead in Kandiyohi County.
Two city council members vie to succeed St. Cloud’s departing mayor
The mayoral race is highlighting some of St. Cloud’s most pressing challenges, including a housing crunch, a struggle to revive its downtown and a perception that the city is less safe. Both candidates talk about addressing those problems, but they differ — sometimes subtly — on how to do so.
PolitiFact weighs in on false claims about Walz and how to spot disinformation
A senior U.S. intelligence official has found that Russia is behind viral disinformation about Gov. Tim Walz. An account on X spread false claims against the Democratic vice presidential nominee but a closer look at the posts reveals inconsistencies and inaccuracies.
Victim identified, charges pending in fatal rampage that spanned several counties
Murder charges are expected soon against a man who allegedly went on a violent rampage that started with a domestic assault in south Minneapolis and ended in Willmar with one person dead and another wounded.
Tinned fish: ‘Affordable luxury’ makes its way into wine bars and dinner parties
Canned tuna — and maybe salmon if you could find it — have long been a pantry staple. But now a wider variety of fancy tinned fish is showing up at wine bar menus and at trendy parties.
In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility
Voters in Grand Rapids are concerned about the economy and other issues central to this divisive election. But in a small town where people rub shoulders with those on the other side of the political spectrum, they’re more interested in maintaining civility.