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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’s largest bail fund became famous in 2020. Now it’s changing direction

Minnesota’s largest bail fund became famous in 2020. Now it’s changing direction

The Minnesota Freedom Fund is a bail fund, focused on paying the bail of people jailed ahead of trial. But last week, the organization announced a change in course. By the end of this month, it will no longer be directly paying bail.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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A ‘last day’ goes by Minnesota lawmakers without a budget concluded; special session on tap

A ‘last day’ goes by Minnesota lawmakers without a budget concluded; special session on tap

Legislative leaders said they’ll head into a special session to complete work on a new two-year budget. Now, they just hope to finish before the holiday weekend.
by Clay Masters, Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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St. Paul City Council Member Nelsie Yang champions working class families like her own

St. Paul City Council Member Nelsie Yang champions working class families like her own

Nelsie Yang was just 24 years old in 2019 when she won a seat on the St. Paul City Council representing St. Paul’s east side — becoming the youngest woman and first-ever Hmong woman on the council.
by Gretchen Brown

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The odd-looking, prehistoric paddlefish is making a comeback in Minnesota rivers

The odd-looking, prehistoric paddlefish is making a comeback in Minnesota rivers

An odd-looking, prehistoric species of fish appears to be making a comeback in Minnesota. The paddlefish — named for its paddle-shaped snout — is a threatened species here, but now, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeing higher populations of paddlefish.
by Hannah Yang

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MN Shortlist: May 16-22

MN Shortlist: May 16-22

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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‘Dream come true’: Soccer player aims to inspire Hmong women like her to play sports

‘Dream come true’: Soccer player aims to inspire Hmong women like her to play sports

Bee Chang started playing soccer in high school and was offered a position with the Minnesota Aurora FC, the pre-professional women’s soccer team. She’s now the new assistant coach for the Aurora 2, the developmental team.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota Department of Corrections announced phased closure of Stillwater prison

The Minnesota Department of Corrections announced Thursday that state leaders have agreed to a plan to close the Stillwater prison. Lawmakers say the facility is outdated, unsafe and too expensive to maintain.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal with days left in session but dissent could be an obstacle

Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal with days left in session but dissent could be an obstacle

Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers detailed the agreement after legislative leaders shared it with their caucus members. What’s less clear is whether there is sufficient time remaining to write and pass bills by midnight Monday.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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