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.
https://www.mpr.org/about/people/tweber

November 22, 2017 12:00 AM

An update on that purple dinosaur sweatshirt on 'Stranger Things'

Fans of the Netflix show "Stranger Things" snapped up a vintage sweatshirt from the Science Museum of Minnesota recently, after that sweatshirt appeared on an episode of the show.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 22, 2017 12:00 AM

Should girls join the Boy Scouts, now that they can?

Girls can now join single-gender Cub Scout dens, but what's the benefit for these girls who can join Girl Scouts?

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 21, 2017 12:00 AM

The connection between sleep and mental health

Those who suffer from insomnia might consider talking to a mental health professional, and those with anxiety should evaluate how well they're sleeping.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 21, 2017 12:00 AM

What happens to the tradition of Somali storytelling when it moves to Minn.?

Somalia is known as a nation of poets.

by Laura Yuen and Tom Weber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 20, 2017 4:00 AM

St. Paul schools see hope in 'restorative' discipline

More St. Paul teachers are using disciplinary techniques where students and teachers work together to restore order in class. It doesn't always succeed, but school leaders see it as a viable alternative to tossing kids out.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 20, 2017 12:00 AM

Counter Stories: How racism affects your health

A recent report found that the chronic stress of racism can contribute to disparities in health.

by Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 17, 2017 12:40 PM

Xcel CEO predicts rosy future as energy moves away from coal

Ben Fowke, Xcel Energy's CEO, outlined the goals and plans for Minnesota's largest utility.

by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 17, 2017 12:00 AM

After allegations against Sen. Franken, what comes next?

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken has faced a storm of criticism since Thursday, when a Los Angeles radio host, Leann Tweeden, accused him of sexual misconduct.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 16, 2017 10:00 AM

Woman says Franken forcibly kissed, groped her during '06 USO tour

A Los Angeles radio host says DFL U.S. Sen. Al Franken forcibly kissed her during a 2006 USO tour and posed for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept. Read the latest from our live blog.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

November 15, 2017 4:00 AM

Ground Level: On immigration issues, Minnesota shows deep divides

Our survey shows that urban people are more likely to have positive attitudes toward immigrants and refugees.

by Riham Feshir and Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.