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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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From St. Paul kid to St. Paul mayor: Carter takes over

From St. Paul kid to St. Paul mayor: Carter takes over

Melvin Carter laid out ambitious plans Tuesday, including a $50 savings account for every child born in St. Paul and a promise to match the $15 an hour minimum wage initiative taking effect in Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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Al Franken officially resigns Senate seat

Al Franken officially resigns Senate seat

A top Franken staffer said the senator submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday morning.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Attacks on scientists, a change of heart and a year of records

Attacks on scientists, a change of heart and a year of records

The final Climate Cast of 2017 goes over some of this year's biggest stories, including the attacks on climate scientists and record extreme weather events.
by Paul Huttner

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2017 may be worst in years for Minnesota fire deaths

Five deaths at three fires over the past few days could make this one of the worst fire death years in Minnesota since the turn of the millennium.
by Euan Kerr

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At rural MN hospitals, deaf people struggle for interpreters

At rural MN hospitals, deaf people struggle for interpreters

Hospitals are required to provide effective communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including the family members and companions of patients. But many say that doesn't always happen in Minnesota, especially in rural parts of the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Robert Siegel and a career of memorable moments

Robert Siegel and a career of memorable moments

After 30 years as host of All Things Considered, Robert Siegel is retiring. MPR News ATC host Tom Crann recently sat down with Siegel to talk about his work over the past few decades.
by Tom Crann

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GOP's tax overhaul has some rushing to pay taxes early

GOP's tax overhaul has some rushing to pay taxes early

Hennepin County took in over $4 million in early tax payments Thursday. County auditor and treasurer Mark Chapin says he's never seen such enthusiastic, happy taxpayers.
by Martin Moylan

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Tangled details of sheriff's residency at center of spat in Ramsey County

Tangled details of sheriff's residency at center of spat in Ramsey County

Former longtime sheriff Bob Fletcher claims Jack Serier didn't live in Ramsey County when he was appointed sheriff last January. Serier disputes that and offers up documents of evidence.
by Tim Nelson

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