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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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Under court review: Deadly force law that passed after Floyd's killing
A Minnesota judge heard arguments Monday from police groups seeking to overturn a new use-of-deadly force law while state attorneys asked to have the challenge thrown out. A quick ruling is expected.
With kids in school, demand for COVID-19 testing jumps
Kids across Minnesota are heading back to school in the midst of rising COVID-19 cases. Demand for testing is increasing, too, causing the state and health care providers to expand testing options just months after they started to wind them down. 
The corn is the key
Gustavo Romero opened Nixta in July 2020 because he saw a necessity to bring a better tortilla to Minneapolis and the state. The chef and owner of the northeast Minneapolis tortilleria stays close to tradition to produce authentic flavors.
How a doctor talks to people who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Zeke McKinney has been fighting COVID-19 vaccine misinformation in the community by talking to people face-to-face. He showed host Tom Crann how he approaches conversations with people who are vaccine hesitant.
Drought drives good grape year in Minnesota
The drought has challenged many in Minnesota. But for grape growers, it’s the silver lining to a difficult 18 months.
Art Hounds hearken back to the 60s
“Summer of Love” is a live, 1960s music and light show. “The Uncertainty Principle” explores the ripple effect of the Vietnam War. Plus, the Austin Artworks Festival is back this weekend with music and art.
It's not just the crops. Drought puts stress on farmers, too
As the drought lingers in much of the state, there is growing concern about mental health challenges faced by farmers and other people in rural Minnesota. 
COVID-19 in MN: No signs of a peak; officials worry over State Fair crowds
Concerned about viral spread at the Minnesota State Fair, health officials on Tuesday implored people to stay vigilant against the disease. “We aren't going to wish away this virus,” the state’s infectious disease director told reporters.