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 26, 2017 12:00 AM

The White House through April Ryan's eyes

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series, Tom Weber spoke with White House Correspondent April Ryan, the only black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House.

by Tom Weber

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September 25, 2017 12:00 AM

Should sacred sites be given back to Native Americans?

An archivist and an artist discuss what a sacred site is and how they are secured and protected.

by Tom Weber, Doualy Xaykaothao and Jo Erickson

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September 25, 2017 12:00 AM

Grappling with the legacy of historic atrocities

MPR News correspondent Doualy Xaykaothao joined Tom Weber as the co-host of the 11 a.m. program. Their conversation addressed historical injustices.

by Tom Weber, Doualy Xaykaothao and Jo Erickson

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September 22, 2017 6:12 AM

Puerto Rico faces weeks without electricity after Maria

The eye of Hurricane Maria was nearing the Turks and Caicos early Friday as Puerto Rico sought to recover from the storm's devastation.

by The Associated Press

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September 22, 2017 12:00 AM

Minn. grown apples from the U will hit stores soon

The U of M developed apple, "First Kiss," will be available in 2018.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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September 21, 2017 10:45 AM

Photos: A look back at a summer at group home for disabled adults

Tom Weber talked with journalist Evan Frost to get a sense of life at Diane Road, where only the managers pay attention to political debates, and caregivers get on with the task of helping people with disabilities live as independently as possible.

by Evan Frost

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September 21, 2017 12:00 AM

Big questions in health care: What role should insurance companies have?

Mary Brainerd, former CEO of HealthPartners, discussed health care reforms and the role of insurance companies in health care.

by Tom Weber

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September 20, 2017 2:01 PM

Big questions in health care: Will the bipartisan hearings reform ACA?

Andy Slavitt, the former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, spoke to MPR News host Tom Weber about the Affordable Care Act, which he helped launch.

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September 20, 2017 12:00 AM

Online therapy an option for people seeking relief from mental illness

If technology can ease the burden on people suffering through mental illness, what should shoppers look for?

by Tom Weber

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September 19, 2017 12:00 AM

Will GOP reinsurance plans lower premiums for Minnesotans in 2018?

Sen. Michelle Benson, R-Ham Lake, believes the best way forward in the health care debate is not repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but to stop health insurers from leaving the market.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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