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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August 31, 2016 1:36 PM

A stunning look at America's first national park

To celebrate the centennial of America's national parks, National Geographic has compiled an in-depth look at Yellowstone.

by MPR News Staff

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August 30, 2016 3:01 PM

Minnesota's protection against a rigged election: paper ballots

Minnesota's top elections official said the state is well protected against possible computer hacking of election data.

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August 30, 2016 10:21 AM

Airport scare hard to avoid with cascade of false reports

In the moments before reports of gunshots spread panic at Los Angeles International Airport, police with weapons drawn had confronted a masked man outside a terminal who was carrying a plastic sword and dressed like Zorro.

by The Associated Press

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August 29, 2016 9:15 AM

Meet Minnesota's teacher of the year

As another school year gets underway, Minnesota's Teacher of the Year, Abdul Wright, reflects on education issues and challenges.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2016 8:58 AM

What's next for Minnesota's Sex Offender Program?

Eric Janus, former president and dean of William Mitchell College of Law, discusses the recent developments in, and future of, Minnesota's Sex Offender Program.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2016 5:50 AM

Mylan launching generic version of EpiPen

The company says that its U.S. subsidiary will put out a generic version that will have a list price of $300 for a two-pack. It will be available in both 0.15 mg and 0.30 mg strengths.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2016 2:43 PM

Longtime Star Tribune arts reporter Graydon Royce to retire

Star Tribune theater critic and arts reporter Graydon Royce is retiring after nearly four decades at the paper. He spoke with MPR News host Tom Weber about his career and the Minnesota theater scene.

by MPR News Staff

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August 25, 2016 2:22 PM

Crime and Walmart: Why shoplifters are hitting the big-box store

Shannon Pettypiece, co-author of an article "Walmart's Out-of-Control Crime Problem is Driving Police Crazy," explains why shoplifters find the big-box store to be an easy target.

by MPR News Staff

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August 24, 2016 4:27 PM

Frozen Graceland? Prince's Paisley Park opens to public in October

Prince's former home and studio in Chanhassen will open as a museum and be run by a firm with ties to Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion. Here's how to get tickets.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox