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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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Who was causing violence at the I-94 protests?
Black Lives Matter leaders and some witnesses on the scene of the interstate shutdown say the violence started with just a few people who don't represent the movement. Police are still investigating.
PolyMet files first major mine permit applications
The project promises an economic revival to northeast Minnesota, but opponents say it comes with unprecedented environmental risks.
The challenge of suburban policing
Suburban police officers, just like the one who fatally shot Philando Castile, often deal with people who aren't from their own community. That can make it tough for cops to build relationships with civilians.
Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments
Critics say Gov. Mark Dayton's comments on the case crossed a line and could compromise the investigation. But Dayton on Friday wasn't backing down from his belief that race was a factor in the shooting.
Community mourns 2-year-old killed in north Minneapolis shooting
Police say two young children were shot Friday in north Minneapolis. One child, a 2-year-old, is dead. Another, a 15-month-old, has non-life threatening injuries.
How gun carry permit classes teach handling traffic stops
According to Facebook video, Philando Castile seemed to be following protocol for a gun carry permit holder. But many details about the deadly traffic stop are still unclear.
Experts say money, tech could ease storm power outages
Storms that swept through Minnesota Tuesday night left tens of thousands of residents without power. Yet some researchers say it's possible to prevent widespread outages caused by storms.
The craft brew and distillery scenes are booming in the Twin Cities, and there's one man who is bringing the two worlds together.