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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Ideas for the future of Minnesota's Iron Range
Community members from northern Minnesota shared their visions for remaking the area's economy at a forum in Hibbing, Minn. on Wednesday.
Counter Stories: The burden to provide background
The Counter Stories hosts discuss when and how they feel a burden to provide historical and cultural background on issues when speaking with people outside their communities.
How to cover a presidential race
Caren Bohan, the deputy U.S. elections editor for Reuters, discusses politics, elections and the logistics of covering the 2016 race.
Unpacking the experience of Korean-American adoptees
Minnesota has more Korean-American adoptees per capita than any other state. Kim Park Nelson's new book, "Invisible Asians," explores the adult adoptee experience.
Retiring lawmakers reflect on their time at Legislature
There has been a wave of retirement announcements from state lawmakers over the past several months. MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with Rep. Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington), and Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen), about their tenure in the state legislature.
Home opener: Twins debut new safety netting by Target Field dugouts
The extra barriers aim to keep baseballs and bats from flying into the crowd, says Twins President Dave St. Peter. He also tells MPR News he's open to talks about banning smokeless tobacco at the park.
Pigeons: Majestic creatures?
Urban wildlife has bad reputation, whether it's pigeons, squirrels, crows or raccoons. In "Unseen City," Nathanael Johnson uncovers the "discreet charm" of the animals we dismiss.
Ira Glass on 'Reinventing Radio'
Ira Glass will be in Minneapolis on Saturday for his show, "Reinventing Radio," in which he pulls back the curtain on "This American Life" episodes are made.