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All Things Considered

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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Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

A little-known Minnesota House race in the northwest is at fever pitch. It pits DFLer Reed Olson against Republican newcomer Bidal Duran for the open House 2A seat. Duran has a somewhat controversial record from working law enforcement, however, in a very red area of the state Olson has an uphill battle. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Voters with disabilities have options, including curbside and assisted voting

Voters with disabilities have options, including curbside and assisted voting

A new report estimates there are more than 40 million eligible voters with disabilities; yet turnout rates among this voting bloc continue to be lower than in the wider population. Changes in the law have helped to reduce these gaps, but experts say challenges still remain.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

More than four years since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, city officials say it’s time to step in and start road construction at the intersection where he died — a site that continues to draw protests, community gatherings and visitors from around the world. Some neighbors agree that the street needs work. But protesters say it’s still too soon for the city to interfere.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Community, culture and healing at 3rd Precinct: Coalition presses for cultural district

Community, culture and healing at 3rd Precinct: Coalition presses for cultural district

In Minneapolis, community group Confluence and the 3000 Minnehaha Coalition are using art and public gatherings to challenge the city’s proposal for a “Democracy Center” at the site of the former 3rd Precinct police station, instead advocating for a community-driven space focused on healing, placemaking and local culture.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Drowning deaths of two autistic kids push water worries to the surface in Minnesota

Drowning deaths of two autistic kids push water worries to the surface in Minnesota

The recent deaths of two Twin Cities-area children have renewed calls to do more to help protect autistic kids, who experts say can be drawn to water. Advocates, though, say the need goes beyond children on the spectrum.
by Kyra Miles

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8 school districts to watch as Minnesotans go to the polls Nov. 5

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.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Indigenous voters in Minnesota should feel confident using their tribal ID for Election Day registration

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. 
by Allison Herrera

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Man charged after 130 mph police chase that ended with fatal carjacking attempt

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.
by Nicole Ki and Matt Sepic

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