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.
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A deep dive into Minnesota's graduation gap: For these students, the challenge is real
Over the next few months, MPR News reporter Laura Yuen will join host Tom Weber in taking a deep dive into some of the issues surrounding Minnesota's graduation gap, introducing along the way some of the students and teachers who are living it.
Former Minnesota health commissioner Sister Mary Madonna Ashton will be honored in Washington, D.C., this week. She spoke with MPR News host Tom Weber about her time in that position.
'Eruption': The unfathomable power of Mount St. Helens
MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with author Steve Olson about his new book, "Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens." It details the scientific and social history of the Washington state volcano.
Twin Cities folk trio The Pines joined MPR News host Tom Weber the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser studio for some conversation and music. David Huckfelt and brothers Benson and Alex Ramsey played songs off their new album "Above the Prairie."
The play "Watermelon Hill" start's its season at the History Theatre this weekend. The author, Lily Baber Coyle spoke with MPR News host Tom Weber about the inspiration behind the play.
President Kaler on mental health, race and safety at the U
The University of Minnesota is looking to convince state lawmakers this year to channel money toward new construction and building upgrades on campus, as well as improvements to data security for students, faculty and staff.