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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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Senate passes marijuana legalization, bill heads into final discussions

Senate passes marijuana legalization, bill heads into final discussions

The Minnesota Senate passage of a legal marijuana framework puts the shift in drug policy on the doorstep. If House and Senate negotiators can merge their bills, Gov. Tim Walz is prepared to sign a compromise.
by Brian Bakst

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Wet weather may mean more mosquitoes, ticks across Minnesota this summer

Wet weather may mean more mosquitoes, ticks across Minnesota this summer

Summer in Minnesota is celebrated, but it does come with some nuisances: mosquitos and ticks. And the above-normal snow and rainfall across much of the state over the past few months may mean those nuisances are worse this summer, compared to recent years.
by Peter Cox

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Ancient vessels and fresh ingredients: MIA and local chef team up for neighborhood boost

Ancient vessels and fresh ingredients: MIA and local chef team up for neighborhood boost

The Minneapolis Institute of Art tapped local chef Tammy Wong to prepare a multi-course menu for a lavish, after-hours banquet inside one of its exhibit Wednesday night. For both Wong and the organizers, it was a chance to bring people together again in the Whittier neighborhood after a tough few years.
by Ngoc Bui

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The city of Minneapolis seeks input on new climate equity plan

The city of Minneapolis seeks input on new climate equity plan

With global calls for immediate climate action rising, what role can cities play in fighting climate change? The city of Minneapolis has been leading the way in answering this question as it looks to create a new climate action plan.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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This year's Eid al-Fitr arrives with several firsts

This year's Eid al-Fitr arrives with several firsts

Today marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr for many Minnesotans. And this year, there were some notable differences. Many school districts gave students the day off for the first time, while a special service was offered for new arrivals from Afghanistan.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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The Prairie Chicken Society: Celebrating and protecting a prairie icon

The Prairie Chicken Society: Celebrating and protecting a prairie icon

The Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society celebrates 50 years of working to protect the iconic prairie species. Once abundant, the prairie chicken is now mostly found in a small area of western Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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