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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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For Minnesota restaurants, it’s about survival now
The owners of a Stillwater eatery describe a stark conundrum: Revenue is way down, but many of their expenses are not.
Round 2: Dr. Hallberg answers your coronavirus questions
With limited testing, how will the state know the full scope of COVID-19? If you’re infected by breathing the virus in, why wash your hands? Can sunlight decontaminate face masks? Dr. Jon Hallberg answers some audience questions about COVID-19.
Meat supplies unlikely to get very lean
Consumers may see some spot shortages of their favorite cuts after some big meat processors shut down because of COVID-19 outbreaks. But experts say if people don’t panic and hoard, overall supplies shouldn’t run out.
Coronavirus spread puts Minnesota’s Willow River boot camp on edge
Just 8 miles from a coronavirus outbreak at the Moose Lake prison, another cluster of cases has emerged at a boot camp in Willow River, where up to 180 men live in very close quarters. It's an environment that some family members worry is ripe for the spread of the virus.
April 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 143 dead; Walz cites good talk with Trump
Gov. Tim Walz fielded a wide range of COVID-19 questions Monday, from virus testing to food safety to a weekend talk with President Trump. His comments came hours after JBS, Worthington’s largest employer, said the virus is forcing it to temporarily shut its massive hog processing plant.
Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks
MPR News asked Minnesotans what they’re going to do with their federal coronavirus stimulus money, and you responded in droves — we received well over 100 replies to queries on our website and on Twitter.
April 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 111; Walz eases some outdoor curbs
Gov. Walz mixed optimism with vigilance Friday, urging Minnesotans to enjoy more outdoor activities but warning against a false sense of security about the disease as he confirmed new cases tied to a massive pork processing plant in Worthington.