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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February 27, 2017 12:00 AM

Counter Stories goes to the movies: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

The Counter Stories hosts watched "I Am Not Your Negro" and shared their thoughts.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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February 24, 2017 12:00 AM

Politics Friday: National policy with local impact

The Democratic National Committee chair election and national immigration policies are touching lives in Minnesota.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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February 21, 2017 3:19 PM

The legacy of the CIA in Laos

Joshua Kurlantzick's new book, "A Great Place to Have a War," explores the CIA's role in military operations in Laos in the 1960s and 70s.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2017 3:01 PM

The story of Dorothy Day, her 'disorderly years' and her possible sainthood

A new biography of social justice advocate Dorothy Day, written by her granddaughter, reveals the life story of the woman whose legacy lives on in dozens of homeless shelters.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2017 12:00 AM

'Where the Children Sleep' photo exhibit tells story of Syrian refugees

Magnus Wennman captured photos of refugee children at their most vulnerable—sleeping, out in the open, while making their way to a new and temporary home.

by Doualy Xaykaothao and Jo Erickson

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February 21, 2017 12:00 AM

What's it like to travel to the U.S as an immigrant?

A new immigrant shares his story with correspondent and host, Doualy Xaykaothao.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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February 21, 2017 12:00 AM

APM Reports update: The investigation into the Mesabi Academy

Reporter Tom Scheck joined the program to talk about his latest report on Mesabi Academy, "Final investigation reveals 'fight club,' lack of oversight among problems at Mesabi."

by Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Doualy Xaykaothao

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February 17, 2017 3:48 PM

Friday politics chat: Stadium, schools and Sunday sales

Another member of the Minnesota Sport's Authority has resigned, Minnesotans could get tax breaks on private school tuition, and Sunday liquor sales are on the docket for next week.

by Mike Mulcahy, Julie Siple and Manda Lillie

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February 16, 2017 12:00 AM

Do marginalized communities trust mainstream media?

Ethnic media plays a crucial role in providing a platform for communities that feel threatened by the current administration and misrepresented by mainstream outlets.

by Tom Weber and Doualy Xaykaothao