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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December 11, 2017 12:00 AM

Protecting your mental health during the holidays

Our guests said it's OK to skip that holiday party and take time for yourself.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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December 11, 2017 12:00 AM

Minnesota's bid for Amazon offers fewer perks than other states

We've learned a little more in recent days about Minnesota's proposal to lure a new Amazon headquarters campus to the state.

by Jeff Jones and Tom Weber

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December 11, 2017 12:00 AM

Where are we at on filling Al Franken's Senate seat?

By walking away from his seat Franken will lose the chance to be cleared by a Senate ethics investigation, which is concerning for those who want "due process."

by Jeff Jones and Tom Weber

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December 8, 2017 12:00 AM

A perspective on pipelines, from Alberta

If you fill your gas tank in Minnesota, that gas came from Alberta, -- specifically from the Alberta tar sands.

by Tom Weber

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December 8, 2017 12:00 AM

How will Trump's travel ban affect Minnesotans?

The Supreme Court said the third incarnation of the travel ban can be immediately enforced.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 7, 2017 12:00 AM

Coverage and discussion: Sen. Franken announces his resignation

MPR News with Tom Weber had coverage of Sen. Al Franken's resignation statement on the Senate floor — and conversation about its political consequences.

by Jeff Jones, Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 6, 2017 12:00 AM

Congress lets funds expire for children's insurance program

The state is now funding the Children's Health Insurance Program that helps Minnesota children who are on Medicaid and pregnant women.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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December 5, 2017 12:00 AM

How the end of net neutrality would change how you use the internet

The Federal Communications Commission will vote Dec. 14 on whether to roll back protections that dictate how consumers can receive broadband internet.

by Tom Weber

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December 5, 2017 12:00 AM

Duluth adopts budget with new money for streets

Mayor Emily Larson joined the program and spoke about how the money will be used.

by Tom Weber

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December 4, 2017 12:00 AM

Mayor-elect Jacob Frey looks to the future

The Minneapolis mayor-to-be joined us in the studio to talk about his plans for the city's future.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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