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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

Wanted: Infant day care in rural Minnesota

Wanted: Infant day care in rural Minnesota

Working parents in rural Minnesota are struggling to find day care. The younger the child, the harder it is.
by John Enger

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How vulnerable is our power grid?

The Trump Administration said last week that the U.S. energy grid was hacked by Russia.
by Mike Mulcahy and Jo Erickson

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What lies ahead in the Mohamed Noor case?

What lies ahead in the Mohamed Noor case?

MPR's Mike Mulcahy talked with three guests about the legal angles in the Mohamed Noor case &mdash: and how infrequently police officers are found guilty of murder or manslaughter for the on-duty killing of civilians.
by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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How will driverless cars change our cities?

How will driverless cars change our cities?

A world where most cars will operate without drivers may be closer than you think.
by Mike Mulcahy and Jo Erickson

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Politics Friday: Look ma, no hands on my phone

Politics Friday: Look ma, no hands on my phone

Rep. Mark Uglem joined the program to talk about his legislation that would mandate hands-free cellphone devices will driving.
by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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Winning Minn. native ultrarunner believes 'we have not found our limits'

Winning Minn. native ultrarunner believes 'we have not found our limits'

Last year, Courtney Dauwalter won the Moab 240 Endurance Run, which involved running (or moving forward however possible) for 58 straight hours with one 20-minute sleep break. She finished ahead of everyone else by more than 10 hours.
by Tom Weber

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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith on her first few months in office

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith on her first few months in office

Sen. Tina Smith has had a busy year. She got a new job in January, she had to move and she won't be able to keep the job unless the voters of Minnesota agree in November.
by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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