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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 you resolve for 2018?

Minnesotans called in to share what they're hoping to accomplish in the new year.
by Tom Weber

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2017 through the eyes of comedian Lizz Winstead

2017 through the eyes of comedian Lizz Winstead

Comedian and satirist Lizz Winstead is back in her home state of Minnesota this week to see family and perform her annual year-end show at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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20 years later, Beverly Daniel Tatum asks again: 'Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?'

Beverly Daniel Tatum's groundbreaking book on the racial realities of the education system has been re-released at a time when the U.S. population is more diverse than ever, but many schools remain segregated.
by Tom Weber and MPR News Staff

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Conversations with CEOs: Great Clips' Rhoda Olsen

In a series of conversations, MPR News host Tom Weber talks to several Minnesota business leaders who have stepped down from their roles, or announced plans to do so, in 2017.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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Living legend Cornbread Harris shares stories and songs from his seven-decade career

Living legend Cornbread Harris shares stories and songs from his seven-decade career

Cornbread Harris is a living legend. At 90 years old, the rock 'n' roll pioneer (also known as Jimmy Jam's dad) visited The Current's studios to record an in-studio session with Local Show host Andrea Swensson and MPR News host Tom Weber.
by Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Andrea Swensson

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Joshua Johnson on journalism in tumultuous times

Joshua Johnson on journalism in tumultuous times

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series, Tom Weber spoke with 1A host Joshua Johnson.
by Tom Weber

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When should we forgive?

At a time of year when we often share stories of forgiveness and redemption, MPR host Marianne Combs looked at what happens after someone falls from grace.
by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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