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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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Scientists still at a loss to explain spread of avian flu
The quick arrival of the disease in North America has alarmed scientists. Some think wild waterfowl are spreading the virus. But others say wind may be a contributing factor.
Minnesota House Republicans detail $2 billion tax cut plan
The proposal includes a one-time income tax exemption, funds to start phasing out the statewide business property tax and other breaks. It cuts aid to Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth.
Acclaimed author Louise Erdrich creates interactive exhibit
In "Asynchronous Reading," at Bockley Gallery in Minneapolis, author Louise Erdrich showcases sculpture, paintings and audio recordings. The show is curated by her sister, poet Heid Erdrich.
Republican rush to cut spending could put some in party at risk
The push to cut taxes with the surplus rather than spend it is putting many committee chairs and politically vulnerable Republican House members in a tough spot.
Overdose deaths rising among older Minnesotans
A growing number of aging Baby Boomers are struggling with prescription drug addiction.
House Republicans want to slash state government spending
Despite a $1.9 billion state budget surplus, Republicans aim to trim department budgets, freeze the number of state workers and limit commissioner salaries.
Mayo Clinic hiring means nursing shortage for other facilities
With nurses in southeast Minnesota leaving for higher-paying jobs at Mayo Clinic, nursing home owners want the Legislature to change how their facilities are reimbursed so they can recruit and retain workers.