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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

How to cover a presidential race

How to cover a presidential race

Caren Bohan, the deputy U.S. elections editor for Reuters, discusses politics, elections and the logistics of covering the 2016 race.
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For adopted kids, having American parents doesn't always mean U.S. citizenship

For adopted kids, having American parents doesn't always mean U.S. citizenship

A new bill introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar would retroactively give American citizenship to adult adoptees. Not all children adopted by Americans received U.S. citizenship.
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Retiring lawmakers reflect on their time at Legislature

Retiring lawmakers reflect on their time at Legislature

There has been a wave of retirement announcements from state lawmakers over the past several months. MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with Rep. Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington), and Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen), about their tenure in the state legislature.
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Home opener: Twins debut new safety netting by Target Field dugouts

Home opener: Twins debut new safety netting by Target Field dugouts

The extra barriers aim to keep baseballs and bats from flying into the crowd, says Twins President Dave St. Peter. He also tells MPR News he's open to talks about banning smokeless tobacco at the park.
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Pigeons: Majestic creatures?

Pigeons: Majestic creatures?

Urban wildlife has bad reputation, whether it's pigeons, squirrels, crows or raccoons. In "Unseen City," Nathanael Johnson uncovers the "discreet charm" of the animals we dismiss.
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Ira Glass on 'Reinventing Radio'

Ira Glass on 'Reinventing Radio'

Ira Glass will be in Minneapolis on Saturday for his show, "Reinventing Radio," in which he pulls back the curtain on "This American Life" episodes are made.
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