MPR News with Tom Weber

Tom Weber, a reporter and host at MPR News for a decade, resigned effective June 22, 2018. You can find his work covering the people and places of Minnesota here.
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July 14, 2015 1:55 PM

Proctor city councilman wants to bring NHL team to town

Travis White, a city councilmember in the city of 3,000 near Duluth, makes his pitch for housing the next professional hockey team.

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July 14, 2015 1:36 PM

Annual 'Mockingbird' reader: Black Lives Matter gives new insight

Former University of Minnesota Regent Maureen Ramirez explains how the context of the Black Lives Matter movement gives new insight into reading Harper Lee's novel.

by Maureen Ramirez

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July 14, 2015 1:25 PM

Stadium funding: Following the money

When stadiums are built, big sports teams are often on the hook for a lot of money. Where does that money come from and how do major corporations benefit?

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July 13, 2015 2:03 PM

What art should be displayed in the Minnesota Capitol?

A panel has been formed to consider the artwork that will ultimately be on display in Minnesota's Capitol building.

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July 10, 2015 1:16 PM

Amy Winehouse film documents singer's tragic struggle

The producer of the new Amy Winehouse documentary talked about how unprepared the singer was for the fame.

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July 10, 2015 12:15 PM

Rail conductor, engineer discuss train safety

As part of our ongoing series of conversations on rail safety in Minnesota and across the country, we brought in two people who know trains from the inside out.

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July 9, 2015 2:32 PM

The Dinkytown history you don't know: Three stories

As the Minneapolis City Council readies a Friday vote on Dinkytown's historic status, listen to three locals with a love for the neighborhood's history bring us back to the area's roots.

by Tom Weber, Britt Aamodt and Emily Kaiser

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July 9, 2015 12:00 PM

Minneapolis Council to vote on relaxing apartment parking rules

The plan aims to reduce the costs passed on to renters. Parking can cost about $25,000 per spot in some garages.

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July 9, 2015 11:50 AM

How sleep affects athletic performance

Listen to Dr. Michael Howell, neurologist and director of the Fairview Sleep Center, discuss the latest sleep research.

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July 8, 2015 2:08 PM

Kline: No Child Left Behind reform would give states more control

"When you travel around the country and you ask people about No Child Left Behind, there is literally nobody who says 'Wow that's a great law,'" Kline said.

by Tim Post

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