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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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Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong

Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong

Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong. He’s being remembered as a multifaceted community activist, motivational speaker, storyteller, comedian and rap artist.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Peter Cox

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As church’s Latino population grows, so does Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration

As church’s Latino population grows, so does Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration

Parishioners at the Church of the Assumption were eager to get a seat for the musical event to celebrate the feast day for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico.
by Regina Medina

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Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

A judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of a Minneapolis man serving life in prison for a 2004 killing. Marvin Haynes, 36, was sentenced for the murder of Harry “Randy” Sherer at Jerry’s Flower Shop in Minneapolis. Haynes was 16 at the time.
by Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

Lee Herold was preaching good flag design long before anyone was even listening. Now, a state commission is about to choose a new Minnesota state flag. Herold, who owns a flag store in Rochester, said he's glad everyone is finally taking flag design seriously.
by Catharine Richert

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After 25 years council member Lisa Goodman leaves ‘indelible imprint’ on Minneapolis

After 25 years council member Lisa Goodman leaves ‘indelible imprint’ on Minneapolis

During Lisa Goodman’s tenure, the lawmaker has had a hand in everything from restructuring the city’s departments to navigating some of the biggest economic development projects in the city’s downtown — ultimately changing the face of the city.
by Jon Collins

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Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters are gathering in northern Minnesota this week to vent their frustrations about a lackluster hunting season and direct their ire at the animals they believe are to blame for a demise in their beloved tradition — the state’s thriving population of grey wolves.
by Dan Kraker

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St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

A group of 20 students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University got to observe the heated discussions about climate change and fossil fuels at COP28. Finn Dolezal was a part of that group and he shared more about his time in Dubai.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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