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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February 17, 2015 11:20 AM

St. Paul mayor defends police dept., use of deadly force

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman defended the city's police department's use of deadly force, saying the 11 instances in which police shot and killed a suspect since 2008 were justified.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 17, 2015 11:06 AM

Hodges responds to The Atlantic's 'Miracle of Minneapolis' piece

There's something happening in Minneapolis that seems to defy the trends of the rest of the country, making it one of the best cities for young people to live and work.

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February 13, 2015 11:45 AM

How fix-it clinics bring new life to dead gadgets

Cities and counties in Minnesota are experimenting with a new way to cut down on the waste that winds up in landfills.

by Nancy Lo

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February 13, 2015 11:06 AM

Mark Yudof on Gov. Walker's higher education proposal

Mark Yudof, former president of the University of Minnesota joins The Daily Circuit to discuss Walker's proposal, and what it means for higher education nation wide.

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February 6, 2015 11:45 AM

Will Steger: Climate change now visible in Minnesota

Steger turned 70 last year and said he hopes to see measurable change in his lifetime.

by Will Steger, Tom Weber and Emily Kaiser

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February 4, 2015 11:06 AM

Tips to reduce your carbon footprint

Madalyn Cioci, from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Colin Beavan, otherwise known as "No Impact Man," join The Daily Circuit to offer tips.

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February 3, 2015 11:45 AM

What climate change means for Minnesota moose

Northeastern Minnesota has lost half its moose population in less than 10 years. Researchers don't know exactly why, but they believe climate change is likely part of the reason.