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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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Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Justin Stetson pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and gross misdemeanor charges after punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings during an arrest in 2020. However, the felony will be dropped if he abides by the terms of the plea agreement.
by Matt Sepic

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'They all matter': St. Cloud high school dance team builds connections

'They all matter': St. Cloud high school dance team builds connections

Shana Black, coach of the Apollo Majorettes, welcomes all students regardless of experience. Her goal is to create an inclusive, supportive team where all students feel like they belong.
by Kirsti Marohn

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St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

The funeral for a St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend is set for this Friday at Hudson High School. Kaitie Leising, 29, was the fourth law enforcement officer in the region to be killed in the line of duty since April 1.
by Matt Sepic

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'I didn't believe it': Harding High School's Michael Houston on winning teacher of the year

'I didn't believe it': Harding High School's Michael Houston on winning teacher of the year

Michael Houston of Harding High School in St. Paul was named the Minnesota Teacher of the Year for 2023. He chairs the math department and has worked at the east side school for 19 years.
by Tom Crann

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'His Name is George Floyd' wins Pulitzer Prize for best nonfiction

'His Name is George Floyd' wins Pulitzer Prize for best nonfiction

The book “His Name is George Floyd” has won a Pulitzer Prize in best general nonfiction. The award was announced Monday. All Things Considered host Tom Crann spoke with one of the authors, Robert Samuels in May 2022.
by Tom Crann

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Building back north: Meet the people working to change the fortunes of north Minneapolis

Building back north: Meet the people working to change the fortunes of north Minneapolis

A corps of professionals, many of whom are African Americans with ties to north Minneapolis, plans to invest and build in racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods that have long struggled with cycles of economic boom and bust.
by Regina Medina

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'It's a really big deal': Secretary Simon on the voting bill, registration and upcoming elections

'It's a really big deal': Secretary Simon on the voting bill, registration and upcoming elections

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill supporters are calling the “Democracy for the People Act” into law Friday. DFL lawmakers say it will “protect and strengthen the freedom to vote.” All Things Considered host Tom Crann spoke with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about what the law does.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Future of Us: The pandemic offered workers a golden opportunity – but inequities to navigate

Future of Us: The pandemic offered workers a golden opportunity – but inequities to navigate

The pandemic gave workers fresh evidence that business doesn’t have to operate as usual. An organizational behavior expert says it’s an opportunity to make work better for people, if we can avoid creating new inequities in the process.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

After weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.
by Mark Zdechlik

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