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

February 5, 2018 4:00 AM

It's that time again: How to caucus in Minnesota on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Minnesota's political parties hold their precinct caucuses, in which voters will begin the process of deciding who will end up on November's ballots.

by Brian Bakst and Meg Martin

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.

February 2, 2018 3:59 PM

GOP candidates: Governor's race won't be a cakewalk for Pawlenty

Three top Republican candidates for Minnesota governor said Friday they would welcome former Gov. Tim Pawlenty to the race, but they say they don't plan to make it easy for him.

by Tim Pugmire

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.

February 1, 2018 12:00 AM

How to be the best parent to your student

Children, no matter the age, need the support of their parents to be successful students. Two guests answered caller questions about how a parent can help their students be successful, happy and self-sufficient.

by Mike Mulcahy 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.

January 30, 2018 6:41 PM

Fact check: Trump's State of the Union address, annotated

The theme of President Trump's first State of the Union will be "building a safe, strong and proud America" and he will highlight economic growth and other successes of the past year.

by NPR 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.

January 30, 2018 11:00 AM

The strengths and drawbacks of genetics and genealogy

Here's how you can use them together to create a clearer picture of your family history.

by Marianne Combs 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.

January 30, 2018 4:00 AM

Sheila E. on Prince tribute concert and his death: 'It's really hard'

Before Sheila E. and Morris Day and the Time rocked out in a Prince tribute concert, they sat down with MPR News. From tears to circumspection, here's our takeaways.

by 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.

January 29, 2018 11:50 AM

No uptick in Pre-Super Bowl sex trafficking -- yet

There hasn't been an uptick in sex-trafficking in the week before Super Bowl LII. But it is early yet, two outreach workers said Monday.

by Marianne Combs

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.

January 26, 2018 12:00 AM

Politics Friday: GOP leaders and the Farm Bill

Two indigenous leaders joined the program, plus we heard from two GOP leaders;mdash&Rep. Matt Dean and State Sen. Karin Housley.

by Mike Mulcahy, Manda Lillie 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.

January 25, 2018 11:00 AM

Mike Freeman takes his investigation to a grand jury

MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy looked at the ongoing investigation into the fatal police shooting of Justine Ruszczyk.

by Mike Mulcahy 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.

January 25, 2018 11:00 AM

Is the renewable energy hurt or helped by high tariffs?

A professor from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs will discuss President Trump's decision to put tariffs on solar panels.

by Mike Mulcahy 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.