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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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Former surgeons general renew focus on sexual education

Former surgeons general renew focus on sexual education

"We need programs and policies where young people are taught very early in schools about healthy sexuality," former Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders said.
by Emily Kaiser

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Sanders hopes populist fire kindles presidential campaign

Sanders hopes populist fire kindles presidential campaign

"The billionaire class can't have it all," Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells MPR News as he prepares for a Minnesota campaign stop Sunday, the first here by a declared 2016 candidate.
by Emily Kaiser

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Minn. regulators approve site permit for huge solar project

Minn. regulators approve site permit for huge solar project

Geronimo Energy's Aurora project will build up to 21 solar generation facilities across the state to supply electricity to Xcel Energy customers.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Filmmaker Fathia Absie on 'The Lobby'

Filmmaker Fathia Absie on 'The Lobby'

The film is screening tonight at Lagoon Cinema in Minneapolis.

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Chief Judge Davis retires to senior status this summer

Chief Judge Davis retires to senior status this summer

Davis joined MPR News' Tom Weber to discuss highlights from his career and expectations for the bench after he steps down.

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Minneapolis police chief responds to ACLU arrest report

Minneapolis police chief responds to ACLU arrest report

Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau discussed the report and the details behind the numbers.

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St. Paul school superintendent reflects on year, looks ahead

St. Paul school superintendent reflects on year, looks ahead

Listen to Valeria Silva discuss her priorities in the past year and her plans for the upcoming year in the state's second largest school district.

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What Dayton's education veto means for MN school districts

If lawmakers can't agree on an education bill by July 1, the state Department of Education would shut down, causing serious budget problems for the state's schools. Two superintendents discussed how it would affect their districts.

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Outgoing MNsure CEO, chairman on health exchange's future

Outgoing MNsure CEO, chairman on health exchange's future

MNsure survived the legislative session without major changes. Some Republicans wanted to scrap the state's health insurance exchange altogether and some Democrats wanted to make it a state agency.

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