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All Things Considered with Clay Masters is your comprehensive source for afternoon news and information. Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.

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Minnesota public defenders reject state contract offer, OK strike
Better pay and working conditions were among the reasons why 470 public defenders and 200 support staff across Minnesota said they rejected the state’s offer and authorized a strike. Ten days of mediation must take place before they could walk off the job.
War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change
Global leaders are calling for increased oil production outside of Russia at a time when scientists say the time to act on climate change is now.
Judge affirms that 61,000-acre Mille Lacs Reservation still exists. What does that mean?
Mille Lacs County plans to appeal the ruling, which it says creates uncertainty for nontribal members living within the reservation boundaries. But band officials say the ruling won’t change much for nontribal members.
Art Hounds: Harmonies and bright nature
This week Art Hounds recommend: Tawnee Corning’s psychedelic paintings explore humans’ connection with nature; the Shrieking Harpies improv their way through a new musical play weekly; and the Dollys perform roots music for Saturday’s brunch.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Winter surge receding rapidly
Minnesota’s pandemic path continues to brighten, with fewer than 400 COVID patients in the hospital now and known, active cases trending near a seven-month low.
Minneapolis teachers strike: More talks planned, but no deal imminent
Minneapolis public school leaders and district teachers remained at an impasse over a new contract Wednesday morning as schools stayed closed and picket lines stayed up in the district’s first strike in more than 50 years.
How a Hopkins junior high is attempting to use student input to change school culture
A junior high school in the Hopkins district has struggled with safety in their hallways and cafeteria. They’ve spent months polling students and staff on how to improve the school culture. 
Hennepin Healthcare CEO says she's 'taken action' over blackface photo
Hennepin Healthcare’s CEO says she has “taken action” against two white employees who allegedly appear in a photo wearing blackface makeup. The image was emailed to leaders of the county health system last month and published this week in the Star Tribune.