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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

The importance of mobile homes as affordable housing

The importance of mobile homes as affordable housing

Ten mobile home parks in the region have closed in the past 25 years, but no new parks have opened, according to a Met Council report. These parks represent an important source of affordable housing, and their closures disproportionately affect residents of color.
by Tracy Mumford

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Storms drench swaths of Minnesota

Storms drench swaths of Minnesota

Heavy downpours overnight drenched many parts of southern and central Minnesota. Tom Weber talked with guests in Willmar and Hutchinson for an update on flooding.
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A preview of the Minnesota primaries

A preview of the Minnesota primaries

Tuesday is primary election day in Minnesota. Three politicians, both active and retired, discussed the particulars of voting, and some of the races around the state to watch.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul inches closer to passing sick leave ordinance

St. Paul inches closer to passing sick leave ordinance

The St. Paul City Council will hold a public hearing next week about a proposed ordinance that would mandate paid sick time for employees. MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with St. Paul City Council member Chris Tolbert about the proposed change.
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What will the health insurance market in Minnesota look like in 2017?

What will the health insurance market in Minnesota look like in 2017?

Allison O'Toole, who runs the state's health insurance exchange, and University of Minnesota professor Stephen Parente share their perspectives on the future of health insurance across Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Delta's system woes torment travelers; few hassles at MSP

Delta's system woes torment travelers; few hassles at MSP

The airline said it will provide $200 in travel vouchers to customers whose flights were canceled or delayed three or more hours due to its system failures Monday. Minnesota travelers took the headache in stride.
by Brandt Williams

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Documentary "The Seventh Fire" explores gang culture on northern MN reservation

Documentary "The Seventh Fire" explores gang culture on northern MN reservation

There's a documentary opening Friday at St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis that tells a story about gang culture in Indian Country. The movie "The Seventh Fire" has gotten rave reviews at festivals around the world. Tom Weber talked with three guests about it.
by MPR News Staff

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Two Republicans vie for Senate District 32

Two Republican candidates are running for Senate District 32: Sen. Sean Nienow faces a challenge from businessman Mark Koran. Koran won the GOP endorsement this spring.
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