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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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Stephen Paulus wrote and shared glorious music
The Minnesota composer, who died Sunday, made accessible music that explored new ideas. He wrote pieces that players could play, but also challenged them.
Minnesota offenders serve two-thirds of their sentences in prison and one-third on a form of parole. As a convicted sex offender, LaVelle Bible was ordered to serve an extra term.
Q&A: Testing for and treating Ebola in Minnesota
A Minnesota man has tested negative for the Ebola virus. State public health officials announced today that they tested the man yesterday, even though he did not meet federal guidelines for Ebola testing. Lorna Benson explains why.
Don't call it jazz: Minnesota duo weaves many sounds into new album
"Fire on the Nile" may be hard to define, but the musical virtuosity of guitarist Dean Magraw and drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt can't be denied.
Week in politics: Fighting for control of the Minn. House
Political commentators Maureen Shaver and Todd Rapp joined MPR News' Tom Crann to discuss the political response to Ebola, the Minnesota House seats in play, and third party candidates.
Groups press U to take on NFL, ban DC team's mascot from stadium
The National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media contends the Vikings are violating their contract with the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota's new medical pot chief eyes patient health, public safety
Michelle Larson has already been called a lot of things: Captain Cannabis. Mary Jane. The pot czar. But she takes her job seriously.
In fight for Minn. House, GOP goes all-in on Willmar
Neighboring districts in west-central Minnesota may help decide control of the House. With a few weeks to go before the election, the money's pouring in.