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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

Dakota Access pipeline cops push back on accusations of brutality

Dakota Access pipeline cops push back on accusations of brutality

Law enforcement says officers have shown restraint in the face of violence, but many self-described "water protectors" say they think the police are over-militarized.
by Matt Sepic

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How can we reduce stigma in mental health?

Four panelists from the University of Minnesota discuss ways to make mental health more mainstream so people can seek the care they need.
by Tom Weber and Jayne Solinger

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Counter Stories: The year that was, and hopes for 2017

Counter Stories hosts look back on 2016, a year that included the deaths of Prince and Philando Castile, opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, a black Santa at the Mall of America, and the presidential election. The team discussed the year that was and their hopes for 2017.
by MPR News Staff

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Strategies for navigating this health care world

Health care is frustrating to navigate. MPR News host Tom Weber asked two guests to help ease that frustration and answer some questions.
by Mark Zdechlik and Tom Weber

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How solitary confinement is used in Minnesota prisons

A look at the Star Tribune's four-part series called, "Way Down in the Hole" that explored how Minnesota prisons are using solitary confinement.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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Groundbreaking today, expansion draft tomorrow for MN's new MLS team

Groundbreaking today, expansion draft tomorrow for MN's new MLS team

Soccer journalist Brian Quarstad joined MPR News host Tom Weber for an update on the stadium and the MLS expansion draft, which takes place Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul, Worthington mayors clear up confusion over 'sanctuary cities'

Mayors Chris Coleman and Mike Kuhle say their cities are not harboring criminals or illegal immigrants. They're cities with police departments that will provide assistance to residents -- without asking about immigration status.
by MPR News Staff

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