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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

Money and politics in Minnesota. Who's getting what?

Money and politics in Minnesota. Who's getting what?

Bob Collins followed political money backing Minnesota House races. He looked at who's getting big money donations and asks the question, "Does money influence the outcome of elections?"
by MPR News Staff

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Biking while black means you'll probably get stopped more often

Biking while black means you'll probably get stopped more often

According to a Minneapolis report, black bicyclists are stopped more often for minor violations than white bicyclists.

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Who looks out for utility consumers in Minnesota?

Annie Levenson-Falk, the head of CUB (Citizens Utility Board) Minnesota, talked about how CUB will focus on consumers' utility bills in Minnesota and how to lower them or at least keep them from going up.
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Terry Olson, the man who would be free

Terry Olson, the man who would be free

Terry Olson was released from prison after 11 years for a crime he says he didn't commit. He and his attorney, David Schultz told his story.
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On the ballot: How should lawmakers get pay raises?

On the ballot: How should lawmakers get pay raises?

When Minnesota voters go to the polls on Nov. 8, they'll be asked to consider question that hasn't received much attention this political season: Who should decide how much state legislators get paid?
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Lewis, Craig clash on health care, prior careers and Trump

Lewis, Craig clash on health care, prior careers and Trump

Republican Jason Lewis and Democrat Angie Craig mixed it up repeatedly Thursday in a debate hosted by MPR News. They're running to replace retiring Rep. John Kline in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.
by Brian Bakst

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What is the future of Wells Fargo?

What is the future of Wells Fargo?

James Koren, bank and finance journalist for Los Angeles Times, explored the problems with bank regulations and looked at what a class action lawsuit could cost Well Fargo.
by MPR News Staff

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Jim Hagedorn looks to bump Tim Walz from 1st District

Jim Hagedorn looks to bump Tim Walz from 1st District

Republican Jim Hagedorn is up against incumbent DFLer Tim Walz in the 1st congressional district. Walz declined to appear for a debate, so Hagedorn joined the program for a question-and-answer session.
by MPR News Staff

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A look at school tax referendums in Minneapolis, statewide

A look at school tax referendums in Minneapolis, statewide

School districts are seeking operating levies or bond referendums this year to help increase funding. Donald McFarland and Greg Abbott talk about what's going on the ballots.
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