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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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Squid, octopus, cuttlefish: Ultimate shapeshifters
When you think of camouflage in the animal world, you might immediately think of chameleons -- but it's really cephalopods that should get your attention.
Ramsey County official sues Boy Scouts for alleged sex abuse
Ramsey County Board Chair Jim McDonough filed a lawsuit today in state court alleging he was sexually abused by a Boy Scout leader more than 40 years ago.
Minnesota Republicans change their tone on climate change
Republicans are softening their rhetoric about the science behind climate change. Instead of stating their own disbelief in human-caused climate change, they cite a small minority of skeptical scientists.
Activists want a new name for Lake Calhoun
Following the murders of nine people in South Carolina, Twin Cities activists say Lake Calhoun needs a new name. They say the current one honors a pro-slavery South Carolinian.
New Mpls. Institute of Arts exhibit puts you inside da Vinci's head
This month, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts opened an exhibition of one of da Vinci's original notebooks, the "Codex Leicester," which offers a window into the Renaissance man's creative genius.
Canadian Explorer, Adam Shoalts discovered seven waterfalls on the Again River in Canada's remote Hudson Valley Lowlands.
While the days of steamboats flocking to Winona's shores are long gone, the yearly festivities continue as a celebration that links the town's past and present.
More money for preschool scholarships will only go so far
Providing double the money won't necessarily double the number of students who benefit. That's because state officials are considering increasing the amount of each scholarship to cover more of the typical cost of preschool.