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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April 24, 2015 1:14 PM

Franken: Comcast dropping Time Warner bid is good for consumers

"We would have seen higher prices for consumers, less choice, and if it's possible with these two companies, worse service," Franken said.

by Matt Sepic

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April 24, 2015 12:48 PM

Minnesota's millennial mayors on plans in public service

Listen to three young people who took on the job of mayor in their Minnesota town.

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April 23, 2015 2:04 PM

Preview: Hmong film festival kicks off tonight

Listen to the Quia Dab Neeg Film Festival director preview the event.

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April 23, 2015 2:02 PM

How to shape policy for an aging population

Listen to two guests look back at 50 years since the Older Americans Act.

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April 22, 2015 2:30 PM

New children's book on why it's 'Okay to Ask' about disabilities

There's a new children's book out from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare that explores how to talk to children with disabilities and whether it's okay to bring up their disability.

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April 22, 2015 1:01 PM

New Walker Art exhibit showcases pop art

Two curators of a new exhibit at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis discuss pop art and how it gained an international flair.

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April 21, 2015 12:48 PM

Should Minnesota fund universal pre-K?

Listen to two guests on MPR News with Tom Weber discuss the governor's priority to provide universal preschool for 4-year-olds.

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April 21, 2015 12:18 PM

Rep. Matt Dean wants to end MinnesotaCare

Listen to Republican Rep. Matt Dean discuss his bill to end MinnesotaCare.

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April 20, 2015 1:46 PM

MN police get international perspective on event security

Richard Lett, a former officer with Scotland Yard, is speaking at an event for the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Monday night in St. Cloud about running security for large events.

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April 20, 2015 1:41 PM

How to recycle electronics in Minnesota

How do you safely dispose of electronics? Listen to MPR News' Tom Weber and Elizabeth Dunbar discuss the topic and answer listener questions.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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