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Meet Tom Crann
Tom Crann is the host of All Things Considered for MPR News. He's been in the host chair since 2005. He has interviewed a wide range of public figures, including Minnesota's members of congress, politicians, experts, writers, and artists. He anchored Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning live coverage of the 35W bridge collapse. He has hosted other special coverage for MPR News, including live coverage of election nights since 2012. He has been a host, producer, and interviewer for Minnesota Public Radio since 1995. His work on MPR News has been recognized with an Eric Severeid award, a regional Edward R. Murrow award, and a National Headliner award. He has also hosted the international cultural broadcasts "Sounds Irish" and "The Last Night of the Proms," a co-production with the BBC. In addition to his work in news, Crann has spent over 20 years hosting and producing classical music and cultural programs at public radio stations around the U.S, and for RTE/Lyric FM in Ireland, where he is still a contributor.
Recent Contributions
- Stauber cites mineral mining as one reason for Trump’s appeal in northern Minnesota
- Ahead of Trump rally, Emmer confident in security and party’s chances of making Minnesota red
- Former Rainbow Health employee says sudden closure of HIV clinic is a ‘huge loss’
- With tensions flaring this election cycle, how are would-be shooters identified and stopped?
- Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities
- Domestic violence shelter expands to make room for pets
- Legislative auditor surprised at reaction to recent Minnesota fraud reports
- New U of M president lays out priorities for teaching hospital and enrollment numbers
- Dangerous high-speed chases the focus of new Minnesota police pursuit policy
- New cookbook celebrates fresh and soulful recipes from north Minneapolis