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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

What do labor shortages mean for Minnesota?

Minnesota has a labor shortage. Employers in the restaurant industry and other sectors of the economy are having a tough time finding workers. Tom Weber talked with two guests with different perspectives on what this means for the state.
by MPR News Staff

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The surgery that changed baseball

The surgery that changed baseball

Tommy John surgery was pioneered in the 1970s to repair pitchers' arms. But now it's being used on pitchers as young as 15. Jeff Passan's book, "The Arm," explores the issue.
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Counter Stories: On voter disenfranchisement

Counter Stories: On voter disenfranchisement

In this conversation, the hosts explored what it means to celebrate cultural holidays like Cinco de Mayo, and discussed the community anger over voter disenfranchisement.
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Water issues transcend partisan rancor at state capitol, kind of

Policies to ensure water quality and funding to repair the state's crumbling water infrastructure are some of the few areas where both Democrats and Republicans have found agreement this legislative session.
by Jon Collins

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DFL wants student support funds now, but GOP isn't budging

DFL wants student support funds now, but GOP isn't budging

Advocates say the need for more counselors, social workers and other support workers is critical in Minnesota. But heading into negotiations, the DFL-controlled Senate and GOP-controlled House are far apart on the issue.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Commentary: Don't blame Lil' Kim for her new look

Patience Zalanga, a Minneapolis photographer who has spent a lot of time in recent years documenting the Black Lives Matter and other racial equity movements, said in a commentary for the Guardian that Lil' Kim should not be blamed for her new, whiter look.
by Tom Weber

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The architectural treasures of Minnesota

Victoria Young, a professor of modern architectural history at University of St. Thomas takes us on a journey by looking at the changing landscape of Minneapolis downtown, revealing history behind everyday sights.
by MPR News Staff

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