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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August 3, 2017 12:42 PM

Minnesota struggles to catch up as minority mental health needs grow

Despite a yawning need for mental health treatment among people of color, Minnesota's health professions remain overwhelmingly white. Change is happening, but it's a long road.

by Emma Sapong

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August 2, 2017 12:00 AM

Keillor, not slowing down, still crisscrossing U.S. with big tour

Keillor has given no indication that he's slowing down.

by Euan Kerr

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August 1, 2017 6:00 AM

Photos: Looking back at the I-35W bridge collapse

Even for those who were nowhere near the bridge when it collapsed, it was an "I remember where I was when..." moment in state history. Take a look back at that fateful day.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2017 12:20 PM

Listen: Where we stand on the politics of health care

The U.S. Senate failed last week in their effort to repeal and replace the ACA. So what's next for the U.S. health care system?

by Tom Weber and Elizabeth Shockman

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July 31, 2017 11:48 AM

Does playing football lead to brain disease?

New research shows high incidence of brain injuries in NFL players.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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July 31, 2017 10:45 AM

Listen: Political junkie talks White House shake-up

MPR News host Tom Weber runs down the latest in political news with Ken Rudin, the Political Junkie.

by Tom Weber and Elizabeth Shockman

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July 28, 2017 11:13 AM

Soul singer PaviElle talks musical heritage, what being an artist means to her

In the midst of writing her next album, PaviElle visited The Current studio to perform one of her new songs and talk with hosts Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber.

by Julie Siple, Tom Weber, Andrea Swensson and Lillian Speakman

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July 27, 2017 11:00 AM

Tribal leaders: Red Lake Reservation faces drug crisis

By declaring a public health emergency, tribal leaders hope help from outside agencies will control the growing heroin and opiate crisis.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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July 26, 2017 12:00 AM

What's the future of the student loan forgiveness program?

President Trump has said he wants to cut back the federal program.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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July 26, 2017 12:00 AM

Listen: An update on Senate efforts to repeal Obamacare

The Senate is debating the future of U.S. health care.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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