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 25, 2017 12:00 AM

A Minnesotan's reflections on his work with Obama

In a written statement, President Obama told the Star Tribune that Joe Paulsen is an "essential member of my team ... and over the years he's become a good friend."

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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April 25, 2017 12:00 AM

A look inside the measles outbreak in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health is asking that parents be vigilant about symptoms for measles.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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April 24, 2017 9:53 AM

For Sonny Knight, cancer diagnosis is a moment of reckoning

The soul singer is taking stock of his life while getting treatment.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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April 24, 2017 12:00 AM

'Hell to Heartland': Minnesota reporter on her journey to Dadaab

Refugees in Dadaab look to Minnesota as a place to escape the war and famine in the Horn of Africa.

by Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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April 21, 2017 12:00 PM

Paisley Park: 'The heartbeat of the building was music'

Guitarist and musical peer to Prince, Donna Grantis, talks with MPR News and The Current about her time at the Park with the music icon.

by Jeff Jones and Tom Weber

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April 21, 2017 11:20 AM

Prince's first bandmate: 'I almost feel like this is some weird dream'

MPR News and The Current teamed up for a live broadcast outside Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minn. on the one year anniversary of Prince's death. One of Prince's earliest collaborators spoke with them there.

by Jeff Jones and Tom Weber

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April 21, 2017 11:06 AM

Remembering Prince at his home and studio

MPR News and The Current teamed up for a live broadcast outside Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minn. on the one year anniversary of Prince's death.

by Jeff Jones and Tom Weber

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April 20, 2017 12:00 AM

Rep. McCollum on climate agreement, budget prospects

This is one in a series of conversations with lawmakers.

by Tom Weber

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April 19, 2017 10:27 AM

Rep. Keith Ellison's vision for the Democratic Party

The deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee joined Tom Weber to discuss the party's future.

by Tom Weber

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April 19, 2017 12:00 AM

Oscar-winning film producer Sarah Pillsbury, on her career and Minnesota roots

Pillsbury is the producer of "Board and Care," "Desperately Seeking Susan" and other films.

by Tom Weber

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