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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Minnesota's Banham ties NCAA record with 60 points
Rachel Banham tied a NCAA record with 60 points -- with 10 coming in the first overtime and eight in the second -- to lead Minnesota to a 112-106 win over Northwestern on Sunday.
The history of psychological testing for police
In many states, psychological testing is part of the hiring process for police officers. In 22 states, however, it is not required, according to writer and historian Jack el-Hai.
A community conversation: What it is like to be Somali in St. Cloud
The Somali population of St. Cloud has grown significantly in recent decades causing some cultural tension and misunderstandings. MPR News recently held a community conversation there to explore what life is like as a Muslim in Minnesota.
Principal Scott Masini of Bruce Vento Elementary School recently informed parents the school would no longer celebrate certain holidays, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.