Clay Masters
@claymasters.bsky.social
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Shelton tells me next year will be more than just rebuilding for the Twins. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1... @mprnews.org
'It feels like home': Twins welcome back Derek Shelton, now as team manager
The Minnesota Twins unveiled their new manager Derek Shelton at a press conference Tuesday. Shelton most recently was manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates and said being back with the Twins “feels like ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Shelton tells me next year will be more than just rebuilding for the Twins. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1... @mprnews.org
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All kinds of voter resources for #election2025 when you're heading to the polls in Minnesota.
Here's a thread for you!
Here's a thread for you!
Minnesota Election Day 2025: What’s on the ballot and how to vote
Voting in Minnesota’s 2025 elections? Here’s what you need to know: polling hours, how to register, key mayoral races, school board contests, special Senate elections and ballot measures like Duluth’s...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
All kinds of voter resources for #election2025 when you're heading to the polls in Minnesota.
Here's a thread for you!
Here's a thread for you!
Greetings from the @mprnews.org Moorhead bureau where I’ll be hosting All Things Considered the next two days. #ConsiderAllBureaus
October 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Greetings from the @mprnews.org Moorhead bureau where I’ll be hosting All Things Considered the next two days. #ConsiderAllBureaus
First Avenue Stage Manager Conrad Sverkerson died this week. He was 66. I stopped by First Ave. to talk with some of the staff about him on Friday. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
First Avenue's stage manager leaves a larger-than-life legacy
Known mostly just by his first name, Conrad Sverkerson had worked at First Avenue in Minneapolis since 1988 and had been stage manager since 1990.
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October 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
First Avenue Stage Manager Conrad Sverkerson died this week. He was 66. I stopped by First Ave. to talk with some of the staff about him on Friday. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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Ian Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools system, will submit his resignation on Tuesday, his lawyer said, days after federal immigration agents arrested him and accused him of living and working illegally in the U.S.
Schools Superintendent in Iowa, Arrested by ICE, Plans to Resign
A lawyer for Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, announced that Dr. Roberts would step down.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools system, will submit his resignation on Tuesday, his lawyer said, days after federal immigration agents arrested him and accused him of living and working illegally in the U.S.
Howdy! First shift behind the microphone as @mprnews.org new All Things Considered. Honored to be here alongside a talented cast of producers, newscasters, reporters, editors and technical directors. Let’s get to it!
September 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Howdy! First shift behind the microphone as @mprnews.org new All Things Considered. Honored to be here alongside a talented cast of producers, newscasters, reporters, editors and technical directors. Let’s get to it!
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@mprnews.org has a new all things considered host for the first time in 20 years. @claymasters.bsky.social is behind da mic!!!!!
September 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
@mprnews.org has a new all things considered host for the first time in 20 years. @claymasters.bsky.social is behind da mic!!!!!
Some professional news. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
MPR News names Clay Masters as next All Things Considered host
Clay Masters has been covering state and national politics for MPR News since his arrival in January 2024. Before that, he worked for 12 years at Iowa Public Radio, 10 of them as a host of Morning Edi...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Some professional news. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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Environmental groups and concerned well owners in southeast Minnesota want to speed up meaningful regulation to mitigate high nitrate concentration, arguing it has a detrimental effect on human and ecological health.
Environmental, conservation groups apply pressure on nitrate contamination in southeast Minnesota
Environmental groups and concerned well owners in southeast Minnesota hope a lawsuit against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Agriculture will open up the rulemaking proces...
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July 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Environmental groups and concerned well owners in southeast Minnesota want to speed up meaningful regulation to mitigate high nitrate concentration, arguing it has a detrimental effect on human and ecological health.
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The researchers’ goal is to use these management tools and technology to help other Minnesota lakes keep the invasive fish in check.
Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp
The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The researchers’ goal is to use these management tools and technology to help other Minnesota lakes keep the invasive fish in check.
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Former President Joe Biden came to the Capitol after 4 p.m. to pay his respects to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
He spent about 90 seconds in front of the caskets, made the sign of the cross and knelt quietly.
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He spent about 90 seconds in front of the caskets, made the sign of the cross and knelt quietly.
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June 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Former President Joe Biden came to the Capitol after 4 p.m. to pay his respects to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
He spent about 90 seconds in front of the caskets, made the sign of the cross and knelt quietly.
📸 Kerem Yücel | MPR News
He spent about 90 seconds in front of the caskets, made the sign of the cross and knelt quietly.
📸 Kerem Yücel | MPR News
“Writing is more just opening up the window and trying to make sense of what comes in.”
I really enjoyed talking with Alan Sparhawk @lowtheband.bsky.social while sitting in @mprnews.org All Things Considered host seat this week. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
I really enjoyed talking with Alan Sparhawk @lowtheband.bsky.social while sitting in @mprnews.org All Things Considered host seat this week. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief
Sparhawk spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about both albums.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
“Writing is more just opening up the window and trying to make sense of what comes in.”
I really enjoyed talking with Alan Sparhawk @lowtheband.bsky.social while sitting in @mprnews.org All Things Considered host seat this week. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
I really enjoyed talking with Alan Sparhawk @lowtheband.bsky.social while sitting in @mprnews.org All Things Considered host seat this week. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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After spending most of his life behind bars, Leonard Peltier now lives in a home on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa reservation in North Dakota. He says he has no regrets but still harbors resentment over his imprisonment.
Leonard Peltier talks freedom, future after nearly 50 years in prison
After spending most of his life behind bars, Leonard Peltier now lives in a home on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa reservation in North Dakota. He says he has no regrets but still harbors resent...
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June 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
After spending most of his life behind bars, Leonard Peltier now lives in a home on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa reservation in North Dakota. He says he has no regrets but still harbors resentment over his imprisonment.
Hundreds of Minnesotans gather for a candlelight vigil to mourn and remember Melissa and Mark Hortman.
No speakers, no signs.
Lawmakers from both political parties.
No speakers, no signs.
Lawmakers from both political parties.
June 19, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Hundreds of Minnesotans gather for a candlelight vigil to mourn and remember Melissa and Mark Hortman.
No speakers, no signs.
Lawmakers from both political parties.
No speakers, no signs.
Lawmakers from both political parties.
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Rep. Demuth spoke with MPR News senior politics reporter Clay Masters about how she and the rest of the Legislature is processing Hortman’s death and what comes next.
Demuth says this is ‘not a time for partisanship’ as the House processes loss of Hortman
The Minnesota House of Representatives is reeling from the loss of Rep. Melissa Hortman. Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth spoke with MPR News senior politics reporter Clay Masters about how she and th...
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June 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Rep. Demuth spoke with MPR News senior politics reporter Clay Masters about how she and the rest of the Legislature is processing Hortman’s death and what comes next.
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband have been shot and killed in their home by a shooter impersonating a police officer. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... @mprnews.org
Minnesota House DFL leader Hortman, husband killed in apparent 'politically motivated' shooting; Sen. Hoffman, wife wounded
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot Saturday morning in Brooklyn Park in what Gov. Tim Walz said “appears to be a politically motivated assassination.” Walz sai...
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June 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband have been shot and killed in their home by a shooter impersonating a police officer. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... @mprnews.org
Another week, another waiting game at the Minnesota legislature. I spoke with our All Things Considered host for the week @catharinerichert.bsky.social about where things stand. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... @mprnews.org
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles
A special session could happen as soon as Wednesday to finish approval of a new, two-year budget. One must be adopted by July 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Another week, another waiting game at the Minnesota legislature. I spoke with our All Things Considered host for the week @catharinerichert.bsky.social about where things stand. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... @mprnews.org
Possible layoffs, a return-to-office directive and tense contract negotiations are straining Gov. Tim Walz’s relationship with public sector labor unions that represent thousands of state workers.
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Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has been an unflinching ally to public employee unions through most of his political tenure. These days, their alliance is a little rocky to say the least.
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May 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Possible layoffs, a return-to-office directive and tense contract negotiations are straining Gov. Tim Walz’s relationship with public sector labor unions that represent thousands of state workers.
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I practiced saying good afternoon in my car!
Always good to hear @claymasters.bsky.social on MPR.
It's still a little weird hearing him in the afternoon, and not during morning edition, but his puns are always on brand.
It's still a little weird hearing him in the afternoon, and not during morning edition, but his puns are always on brand.
May 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I practiced saying good afternoon in my car!
This was a fun conversation to have! www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... @mprnews.org
Frost Coach Ken Klee on championship win: ‘To be able to repeat is unimaginable’
Minnesota Frost coach Ken Klee spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about the win.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This was a fun conversation to have! www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... @mprnews.org
Minnesota lawmakers are preparing to work through the holiday weekend to complete budget bills and get ready for a special legislative session.
The bulk of a $66 billion, 2-year budget remained unfinished as legislators met largely behind closed doors. @mprnews.org
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The bulk of a $66 billion, 2-year budget remained unfinished as legislators met largely behind closed doors. @mprnews.org
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Minnesota lawmakers prepare for working weekend after blowing self-imposed deadline
Some working groups dribbled out details of their budget bills Thursday after meeting in private to craft them. The largest pieces of Minnesota’s more than $66 billion budget remained unfinished.
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May 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Minnesota lawmakers are preparing to work through the holiday weekend to complete budget bills and get ready for a special legislative session.
The bulk of a $66 billion, 2-year budget remained unfinished as legislators met largely behind closed doors. @mprnews.org
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
The bulk of a $66 billion, 2-year budget remained unfinished as legislators met largely behind closed doors. @mprnews.org
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Scenes from the last regularly scheduled day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session. There will be a special session.
May 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Scenes from the last regularly scheduled day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session. There will be a special session.
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Less than 10 percent of the Minnesota budget fell into place prior to the end of the Legislature’s 2025 session, forcing lawmakers into an overtime period with plenty to sort out before they can complete their must-do task.
Minnesota lawmakers fail to finish budget on time, head toward special session
The Legislature limped to session finish as overtime beckons. Most of the budget is yet to be complete.
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May 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Less than 10 percent of the Minnesota budget fell into place prior to the end of the Legislature’s 2025 session, forcing lawmakers into an overtime period with plenty to sort out before they can complete their must-do task.
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Lawmakers huddled with their party caucuses Thursday to discuss how to end the 2025 session with a budget deal. The closed-door caucus meetings are often a sign that a high-level agreement is near. What’s less clear is whether there is sufficient time remaining to write and pass bills by Monday.
Budget deal at hand? Leaders head to closed caucuses rather than back to negotiations
The closed-door caucus meetings are often a sign that a high-level agreement is near. What’s less clear is whether there is sufficient time remaining to write and pass bills by midnight Monday.
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May 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Lawmakers huddled with their party caucuses Thursday to discuss how to end the 2025 session with a budget deal. The closed-door caucus meetings are often a sign that a high-level agreement is near. What’s less clear is whether there is sufficient time remaining to write and pass bills by Monday.