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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December 1, 2017 6:39 AM

GOP nears Senate OK of tax bill after flurry of final deals

Party leaders hoped for Senate approval later Friday on a measure that focuses the bulk of its tax reductions on businesses and higher-earning individuals, gives more modest breaks to others and would be the boldest rewrite of the nation's tax system since 1986.

by The Associated Press

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November 30, 2017 3:56 PM

U.S. House OKs bill paving way for mining near Boundary Waters

The measure would reopen land near the Boundary Waters to mineral exploration and, potentially, to new copper-nickel mines on the doorstep of one of the nation's most popular wilderness areas. The vote created unusual political alliances among Minnesota's congressional delegation.

by Dan Kraker

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November 30, 2017 10:33 AM

Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor

Hundreds of Minnesotans are expressing anger, disappointment and disbelief over Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as Keillor's inappropriate behavior.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 30, 2017 12:00 AM

Carbon-dioxide removal: A fix for climate change?

But what if we could we pull some of that carbon dioxide out of the air, and spare the planet the effects of global warming?

by Tom Weber

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November 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Stras to get confirmation hearing for Appeals Court

After months of waiting, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David Stras will appear before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing Wednesday.

by Tom Weber

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November 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Should police be able to use your cell phone to track where you've been?

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday on a case that could have huge repercussions on privacy in the digital age.

by Tom Weber

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November 28, 2017 12:00 AM

A heart-breaking consequence of the opioid crisis: Addicted babies

MPR's Tom Weber spoke with three guests about what happens when babies are born addicted, and what can be done to help.

by Tom Weber

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November 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Helpline offers support, advice to Minnesota farmers

Meg Moynihan of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture spoke about why this hotline exists and what kind of help farmers can find there.

by Tom Weber

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November 27, 2017 6:40 AM

Lobbyist: Wider probe needed into Capitol harassment

Lobbyist Sarah Walker's story of being sexually harassed by state Rep. Tony Cornish helped lead to his downfall. But she's after bigger change at the Capitol.

by Brian Bakst