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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June 30, 2015 2:53 PM

Why is there gridlock at the Wisconsin Legislature?

A look at the main issues that have prevented the Republican-controlled Legislature from passing a budget on time.

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June 29, 2015 11:09 AM

Newsmaker interview: Glen Taylor

MPR News' Tom Weber discussed with Glen Taylor what the future holds for him and Taylor Corp. as he passes the reins to his niece, Deb Taylor.

by Jon Collins

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June 26, 2015 11:10 AM

Reaction: North Dakota couple on SCOTUS gay marriage ruling

MPR News' Tom Weber spoke with David Hamilton and Bernie Erickson, who filed a lawsuit challenging North Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage.

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June 26, 2015 12:00 AM

The significance of Obama's eulogy for slain Charleston pastor

Macalester professor Duchess Harris discussed the historical and political context of President Obama's eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney.

by Duchess Harris and MPR News Staff

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June 25, 2015 10:55 AM

How will Scotus ruling on housing discrimination affect MN case?

The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday morning upheld a key enforcement tool used by the Obama administration and civil rights groups to fight housing bias.

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June 25, 2015 10:15 AM

How some local governments are fighting invasive aquatic species

MPR News' Tom Weber checked in with three local officials for a status update on the fight against invasive aquatic species.

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June 24, 2015 3:56 PM

Minnesotans weigh in on Lake Calhoun name change debate

Should Lake Calhoun's name be changed because it's named for former Vice President; South Carolina Senator and ardent supporter of slavery John Calhoun?

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June 24, 2015 3:34 PM

MN faith leaders: Whites must help blacks battle racism

"The only way to combat white supremacy is for whites to say it exists and we will help you fight against it," the Rev. Nazim Fakir tells MPR News' Tom Weber.

by Jon Collins

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June 23, 2015 4:32 PM

Boring, but important: New use for taconite waste in the works

The U.S. spent $31.8 billion fixing roads in 2011. New research using mining waste from Minnesota might be able to reduce that hefty annual cost for taxpayers.

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June 23, 2015 4:19 PM

Science Night tackles all things dinosaur

Think all dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago? Think again, says paleontologist Kristi Curry Rogers.

by MPR News Staff

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