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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September 11, 2015 1:03 PM

In the abstract: 50 years of Jack Whitten's art

Jack Whitten grew up thinking he couldn't pursue art because he couldn't make a living at it. Over 50 years later, he has not only made a living; he has made an impact.

by Tracy Mumford

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September 10, 2015 4:45 PM

The science and politics of walleye in Minnesota

Tom Weber talks with three MPR News reporters about what they've found as part of their series on walleye in Minnesota.

by Tom Scheck, Elizabeth Dunbar and Dan Kraker

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September 9, 2015 4:34 PM

The Cedar Cultural Center director is ready to step down

"I don't want to be anyone's boss," Rob Simonds told MPR News host Tom Weber.

by MPR News Staff

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September 9, 2015 3:24 PM

Syrian refugees experience 'worst humanitarian crisis in decades'

The head of Minneapolis-based American Refugee Committee says the Syrian refugee crisis is the most catastrophic humanitarian disaster he's seen in the last two decades.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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September 8, 2015 3:16 PM

How Waukesha, Wis., could change the way we use Great Lakes water

Waukesha, Wis., wants to pump drinking water from Lake Michigan. It's the first major test of a 2008 pact regulating Great Lakes water. MPR News' Tom Weber guides a discussion of the plan.

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September 8, 2015 3:03 PM

Understanding the laws and dynamics of workplace sexual harrasment

A discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace following the resignation of U of M athletics director Norwood Teague.

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September 4, 2015 12:00 PM

Newsmaker interview: Lt. Gov. Tina Smith

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith talked with MPR News' Tom Weber at the Minnesota State Fair.

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September 4, 2015 11:47 AM

The 2015 Minnesota weather quiz

University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley tries to stump listeners. Try the quiz, and see "weather" you know your stuff.

by Tracy Mumford

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September 3, 2015 12:22 PM

Minnesota trivia quiz: Are you smarter than the mayors?

Mayors Betsy Hodges and Chris Coleman joined MPR News' Tom Weber at the State Fair for some Minnesota trivia. How well do you know your state facts?

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September 2, 2015 1:44 PM

Coffee House Press shakes up publishing

Minneapolis' Coffee House Press releases 18 books a year, but publisher Chris Fischbach says they are expanding their programming to connect readers and writers in different ways.

by Tracy Mumford

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