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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.
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Hemp vs. marijuana: Minnesota researcher finds genetic difference

Hemp vs. marijuana: Minnesota researcher finds genetic difference

"We think that this genetic discovery has some policy implications and should be considered as efforts are underway to open the door to commercial hemp cultivation," said plant biologist George Weiblen.

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Franken: Schools need more mental health counselors

Franken: Schools need more mental health counselors

The senator from Minnesota said schools have not been able to properly address students' mental health issues.
by Michael Swearingen

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One year after Michael Brown death: MN officers of color look back

Four Minnesota police officers of color discussed their thoughts on the past year and what they hope to see in the future.

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Twin Cities suburban poor outnumber those in urban core

Twin Cities suburban poor outnumber those in urban core

Twin Cities suburbs that are home to increasing numbers of poor residents are struggling to maintain housing, build transportation infrastructure and make sure residents have access to social services.
by Jon Collins

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More officers for north Minneapolis after shootings

Minneapolis will send more police officers to the north side, after two people were killed in the area early Thursday morning.

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Rondo healing ceremony to move beyond painful past

Rondo healing ceremony to move beyond painful past

A healing ceremony will be held Friday in conjunction with the dedication of a new plaza to remember the history of St. Paul's historic black neighborhood that was torn in half with the building of Interstate Hwy. 94.
by Christina Ayodele

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Is Lake Minnetonka party scene reaching a tipping point?

When emergencies happen on the lake, the heavy boat traffic complicates efforts to help those in trouble, said Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek.
by Richard Stanek

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Minnesota Elder Justice Center responds to alleged New Hope abuse

Iris Freeman of the Minnesota Elder Justice Center discusses hidden cameras at a nursing home in New Hope that led to the arrest of two nursing assistants.

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Will Minnesota enact an affirmative consent law?

A push at the University of Minnesota to adopt a new sexual consent policy hit an unexpected roadblock last week. Will state lawmakers pass their own version in the next session?

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Proctor city councilman wants to bring NHL team to town

Travis White, a city councilmember in the city of 3,000 near Duluth, makes his pitch for housing the next professional hockey team.

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