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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May 29, 2015 3:48 PM

Obscura Day: 5 oddities to visit this weekend

Saturday is Obscura Day, celebrating the world of weird, odd and unique spots worldwide.

by Emily Kaiser

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May 29, 2015 1:40 PM

Former surgeons general renew focus on sexual education

"We need programs and policies where young people are taught very early in schools about healthy sexuality," former Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders said.

by Emily Kaiser

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May 29, 2015 12:46 PM

Sanders hopes populist fire kindles presidential campaign

"The billionaire class can't have it all," Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells MPR News as he prepares for a Minnesota campaign stop Sunday, the first here by a declared 2016 candidate.

by Emily Kaiser

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May 28, 2015 6:56 PM

Minn. regulators approve site permit for huge solar project

Geronimo Energy's Aurora project will build up to 21 solar generation facilities across the state to supply electricity to Xcel Energy customers.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 28, 2015 1:15 PM

Filmmaker Fathia Absie on 'The Lobby'

The film is screening tonight at Lagoon Cinema in Minneapolis.

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May 28, 2015 1:06 PM

Chief Judge Davis retires to senior status this summer

Davis joined MPR News' Tom Weber to discuss highlights from his career and expectations for the bench after he steps down.

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May 28, 2015 10:51 AM

Minneapolis police chief responds to ACLU arrest report

Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau discussed the report and the details behind the numbers.

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May 27, 2015 1:13 PM

St. Paul school superintendent reflects on year, looks ahead

Listen to Valeria Silva discuss her priorities in the past year and her plans for the upcoming year in the state's second largest school district.

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May 26, 2015 4:28 PM

'Degrees of Freedom:' The MN African American experience post-Civil War

Minnesota often receives credit for being a more progressive state after the Civil War. But there's important nuance that shapes our state today.

by Emily Kaiser

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May 22, 2015 12:07 PM

What Dayton's education veto means for MN school districts

If lawmakers can't agree on an education bill by July 1, the state Department of Education would shut down, causing serious budget problems for the state's schools. Two superintendents discussed how it would affect their districts.

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