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A new chapter for MPR host Tom Crann: From news to classical music

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Tom Crann's last day behind the mic as host of All Things Considered on MPR News was May 9, 2025. Hear him now weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. on YourClassical MPR.
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You’ve probably heard his voice guide you through some of Minnesota’s biggest news stories — steady, thoughtful and unmistakable.  

For 20 years, Tom Crann has been a trusted presence on MPR News, hosting All Things Considered on weekday afternoons and connecting with listeners across the state.  

Now he’s starting a new chapter, one filled with sonatas, symphonies and a different kind of storytelling. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Tom Crann about the highlights of his career in journalism and why he’s returning to his classical music roots as a host for YourClassical MPR.

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MPR News host Angela Davis (right) talks with Tom Crann (left), former host of All Things Considered for MPR News, in an MPR News studio in St. Paul on Tuesday.
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Guest:

  • Tom Crann is the former host of All Things Considered for MPR News. For nearly 20 years, he has covered Minnesota and national news. He is also known for his weekly “Appetites” segments about Minnesota’s vibrant culinary scene.  

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