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All Things Considered

Tom Crann
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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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New cookbook celebrates fresh and soulful recipes from north Minneapolis

New cookbook celebrates fresh and soulful recipes from north Minneapolis

Princess Titus, co-founder of Appetite for Change, shared a glimpse into the stories and people that inspired the cookbook “Appetite for Change: Soulful Recipes from a north Minneapolis Kitchen.”
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Analyst: Democratic division over Biden could sway elections in Minnesota

Analyst: Democratic division over Biden could sway elections in Minnesota

Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District is home to incumbent Angie Craig and is also one of the most embattled, competitive districts in the country. President Joe Biden’s performance at the first presidential debate of 2024 may sway congressional elections in Minnesota and elsewhere for Democrats.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Lukas Levin

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‘Foodiest foodie fair ever:’ A critic dishes on new 2024 Minnesota State Fair foods

‘Foodiest foodie fair ever:’ A critic dishes on new 2024 Minnesota State Fair foods

James Beard Award-winning food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl dishes on the ins and outs of this years new State Fair food list. What’s gourmet and what’s gimmicky?
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Lukas Levin

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New AI security measure at Mall of America raises concerns for some 

New AI security measure at Mall of America raises concerns for some 

Mall of America officials say the facial recognition system launched in June is accurate, effective and is an important addition to its existing security measures. However, some experts and state lawmakers worry about risks to privacy or possible misuse of the technology.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota state trooper faces multiple felony charges after fatal Rochester crash

Minnesota state trooper faces multiple felony charges after fatal Rochester crash

The charges allege that trooper Shane Roper was traveling at 83 mph in a 40 mph zone in Rochester — without his emergency lights activated — when he collided with two other vehicles in May. The crash killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna.
by Andrew Krueger and Matt Sepic

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Report: Asylum seekers face ‘refugee roulette’ in Minnesota court

Report: Asylum seekers face ‘refugee roulette’ in Minnesota court

The fate of someone winning asylum and being granted permission to stay in the U.S. depends on the judge they’re assigned in court. Some approve more than 50 percent of cases while others approve less than 20 percent.
by Emily Bright, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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Rocker, writer and teacher: Remembering Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu’s Petals

Rocker, writer and teacher: Remembering Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu’s Petals

Laurie Lindeen, the founder and frontwoman of the influential Minneapolis indie rock band Zuzu’s Petals and a beloved teacher and writer, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm at the age of 62 on July 1.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Appetites: Potato cakes and camel meat stand out on trip to Grand Forks

Appetites: Potato cakes and camel meat stand out on trip to Grand Forks

If you’re road tripping this summer, you may be looking for good eats beyond the Twin Cities, and there’s always a hidden gem if you know where to look. Guidebook author Amy Rea recently spent 24 hours in Grand Forks and wrote about it for foodie newsletter Heavy Table.
by Heidi Raschke, Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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