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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March 31, 2016 2:14 PM

How high eviction rates are shaking the country

Matthew Desmond embedded himself in Milwaukee, Wis., neighborhoods for over a year to understand the economic and emotional realities of losing your home.

by MPR News Staff

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March 30, 2016 5:24 PM

Hennepin Co. Attorney: No charges against cops in Clark shooting death

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announces that he will not be charging Minneapolis Police Officers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze in the shooting death of Jamar Clark.

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March 30, 2016 5:20 PM

No charges in Jamar Clark case: Analysis, reaction

Following Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman's announcement that he would not be charging the officers involved in the shooting death of Jamar Clark, attorneys, community members and Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges respond.

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March 29, 2016 4:32 PM

Viewing violence as a public health issue

What if the homicide rate was treated with the same approach as tobacco use or heart disease?

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March 28, 2016 2:03 PM

That baby squirrel may not actually need your help

Phil Jenni, executive director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, answered listener questions on how to help injured animals.

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March 28, 2016 1:06 PM

Is Sen. Al Franken the logical choice for vice president?

Political writer Bill Scher explains his theory on why the comedian-turned-senator should be Hillary Clinton's running mate.

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March 28, 2016 12:02 PM

3 things to watch this week at the Minnesota Legislature

Last call for proposed bills; soccer stadium booze and taxes; drones, cell phones and cosmetic regulations. Here is a quick look at what you need to know this week at the Minnesota Legislature.

by Brian Bakst

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March 25, 2016 4:17 PM

Congressman Emmer on trip to Cuba

Republican Congressman Tom Emmer was on the historic trip to Cuba with President Obama this week. Emmer is sponsoring legislation in the U.S. House to lift the trade embargo against Cuba. He spoke about the future of Cuba-U.S. relations.

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March 25, 2016 1:49 PM

Metro Transit police use training, policy changes to address bias

After an internal review found racial discrimination in citations versus warnings, Metro Transit Police are undergoing bias training and have implemented policies for first-time fare evaders

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