All Things Considered

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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March 23, 2023 4:33 PM

Here's the flood forecast for Minnesota's river basins

There are growing signs that major and potentially damaging flooding could be headed for parts of Minnesota, with historic levels of water sitting on the landscape in the form of snow.

by Tim Nelson

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March 23, 2023 4:21 PM

Woman testifies Anton Lazzaro gave her cash, gifts when she brought teens to him

A woman who admitted recruiting and grooming high school girls for a one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative said in trial testimony Thursday that Anton “Tony” Lazzaro gave her cash and expensive gifts in exchange for finding younger sex partners.

by Matt Sepic

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March 23, 2023 3:53 PM

Climate change could shift maple syrup season

Spring has officially begun, which means maple syrup season is in full swing. But a sugarmaker at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum says the beginning and end of the season has fluctuated quite a bit as the climate changes.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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March 23, 2023 3:52 PM

Gun bills move past prior chokepoint in Minnesota Senate

For the first time in years, legislation to restrict guns has cleared a key Minnesota Senate committee. It’s just a first step because it’s unclear if the slim DFL Senate majority backs the bills.

by Brian Bakst

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March 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Grand Rapids show celebrates ‘keystone’ creatures in our environment

The “Keystone Characters” created by Layl McDill range in size from massive and tiny in her exhibit at the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. Plus, two Twin Cities dance theater companies have shows. Collide Theatrical Dance Company’s “SKOL!” tells the story of a female Viking warrior, and Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company and School perform a new adaptation of Dr. Dolittle.

by Emily Bright

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March 22, 2023 7:33 PM

Testimony begins in sex trafficking trial of GOP fundraiser, Anton Lazzaro

An alleged victim of top Minnesota Republican Party donor Tony Lazzaro testified in federal court Wednesday that Lazzaro paid her for sex after connecting with her on social media.

by Matt Sepic

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March 22, 2023 6:14 PM

Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Tater tot hotdish? State fair cheese curds? Snickers salad? While these are some Minnesota staples, it’s hard to define what “northern food” is exactly. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl has been trying to answer this question and explores it in a new article with Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine. She spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about it.

by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Sam Stroozas

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March 22, 2023 5:04 PM

U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

The University of Minnesota is calling on the Legislature to help it offset a tuition shortfall and potentially buy health facilities it currently operates with Fairview Health Services ahead of a proposed merger with Sanford Health.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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March 21, 2023 7:58 AM

Legacy grant lifts Duluth Black nonprofit, launches creative space Studio X

Imagine you're retiring from your job, and your employer says, “Here's $100,000 to give to any local organization you want.” In Duluth, that scenario led to the creation of Studio X.

by Dan Kraker

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March 17, 2023 4:52 PM

Judge denies motion to lift temporary restraining order on Madelia food processor

A temporary restraining order against a southwest Minnesota food processing company accused of employing child labor will remain in place following a court hearing.

by Hannah Yang

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