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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 farm lobbyists flex new political muscle
GOP election wins in rural Minnesota have lawmakers in both parties looking to weaken environmental laws tied to agriculture. A key plan by Gov. Dayton faces stiff resistance.
Hallberg's Picture of Health: No longer the 'C' word?
Attitudes about cancer are changing, partly because of the progress we've made understanding and treating the disease.
Five things to know about the bird flu
The government compensates farmers for birds euthanized as a precaution, but not for those killed by the virus.
New MN taconite mine finally arrives, but will market be there?
While officials applaud the new Essar taconite mine, questions linger about the health of the ore business and Essar's decision to abandon plans for a steel plant.
Another good night for Northern Lights viewing
If you missed out on seeing the Northern Lights last week, you may be in luck.
Supporters say the federal rule changes will keep employers from filing "frivolous claims" against a union movement. Critics say the proposals will lead to "ambush elections."
Music helps keep Parkinson's patients going
At Struthers Parkinson's Center in Golden Valley, music therapist Sandi Holten combines exercise and song to ease the symptoms of Parkinson's patients.
Art Hounds: 'The Debutante's Ball'
This week Art Hounds take in "The Debutante's Ball," an evening of short performances at Bedlam Lowertown and paintings by Roger Nelson.
Appetites: How to dine for $10 at 'essential' Twin Cities restaurants
Can you eat reasonably at some of Minnesota's iconic restaurants? City Pages writer Mecca Bos discovered that the answer is yes -- if you choose carefully.