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 19, 2017 12:00 AM

Conversations with CEOs: Pentair's Randall Hogan

In a series of conversations, MPR News host Tom Weber talks to several Minnesota business leaders who have stepped down from their roles in 2017.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 18, 2017 4:00 AM

Ground Level: Here and elsewhere, people of faith lean Republican

Our Ground Level survey found that Democrats are much less likely than Republicans to attend worship regularly.

by David H. Montgomery

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December 18, 2017 12:00 AM

Conversations with outgoing CEOs: U.S. Bank's Richard Davis

In a series of conversations, MPR News host Tom Weber will talk with Minnesota business leaders who have stepped down from their roles in 2017.

by Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 18, 2017 12:00 AM

Marlon James reflects on race and police in 2017

"I go out of my way to avoid police, because I don't know how to physically act around them," he wrote in a Facebook post following the not guilty verdict in the Philando Castile case.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 15, 2017 12:00 AM

Should Minneapolis police recruits get more psychological screening?

Curtis Gilbert of APM Reports investigated the Minneapolis Police Department's screening procedures for new recruits.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 15, 2017 12:00 AM

Emily Baxter is pretty sure you've committed a crime

What constitutes a "criminal" and why are some more likely to be pegged with the label than others?

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 14, 2017 1:53 PM

Tax reform for Christmas

The GOP tax bill appears closer to a done deal after Republicans leaders in the House and Senate came to an agreement Wednesday.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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December 14, 2017 1:38 PM

Don't worry, technology gifts aren't scary

Even the relative who is afraid of their router could use some new tech to make their lives easier.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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December 12, 2017 12:00 AM

As transgender pioneer, Danica Roem also wants to focus on 'boring' issues

Roem was the first openly transgender person to be elected to the Virginia General Assembly.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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December 12, 2017 12:00 AM

The Steeles reflect on their musical upbringing in Gary, Ind.

They joined host Tom Weber to perform songs from their recent Christmas album. They'll be at the Fitzgerald Theater later this week.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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