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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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March 5, 2018 2:34 PM

What help is available for Minnesota kids struggling with mental health?

A debate in Forest Lake about the construction of a mental health treatment center highlights the difficulty of finding mental health care for children and teenagers.

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March 1, 2018 5:24 PM

Three questions facing MN in wake of steel, aluminum tariffs

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Here's what a few experts say about what that means for Minnesota.

by Tim Nelson

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March 1, 2018 11:11 AM

Patrick Nathan's novel 'Some Hell' and the loneliness of grief

Minneapolis writer Patrick Nathan's first novel, "Some Hell" follows a family after the suicide of the father.

by Marianne Combs, Manda Lillie and Elizabeth Shockman

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February 28, 2018 12:00 AM

How do you measure pain?

Can patients manage their pain and how much of it is psychological, not physical?

by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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February 27, 2018 11:00 AM

Will the new tax code hit charities hard?

A tax break isn't usually the only reason people donate to charities, but it is an incentive.

by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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February 27, 2018 4:00 AM

Did political activity prompt immigrant's arrest?

ICE says the agency does not target those with a public stance on immigration policy, despite several cases around the country that allege otherwise.

by Riham Feshir

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February 26, 2018 12:00 AM

Minnesotan writer captures father's love in new picture book

"A Different Pond" portrays a father fishing to feed his family and bond that creates with his son. Marianne Combs spoke with the author and illustrator, then turned the conversation to diversity in children's literature.

by Marianne Combs and Manda Lillie

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February 23, 2018 11:00 AM

Counter Stories: Black Panther

The movie Black Panther broke box office records and has won the hearts of critics and moviegoers alike. The Counter Stories crew saw the movie, and they share their thoughts. Warning, spoilers ahead.

by MPR News Staff

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February 22, 2018 11:00 AM

Congressman Nolan on his decision to retire

He joined host Mike Mulcahy to discuss what this means for the 8th District.

by Mike Mulcahy and Julie Siple

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February 22, 2018 11:00 AM

Fetal alcohol disorders may be more common than previously thought

A new study finds many more children than previously thought may have disabilities because their mothers drank during pregnancy.

by Mike Mulcahy and Julie Siple

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