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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.
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Supreme Court puts Obama's Clean Power Plan on hold

Supreme Court puts Obama's Clean Power Plan on hold

A divided U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved.
by The Associated Press

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Hughes: 'There is no typical profile' of an ISIS recruit

"They're old, they're young, they're rich, they're poor," said expert Seamus Hughes of ISIS recruits in the U.S. "They're college-educated in some cases, and they're high school kids."
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota state reps on pressing rural concerns

Minnesota state reps on pressing rural concerns

State representatives Dan Fabian and Paul Thissen share their perspectives on the issues facing outstate Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's Banham ties NCAA record with 60 points

Minnesota's Banham ties NCAA record with 60 points

Rachel Banham tied a NCAA record with 60 points -- with 10 coming in the first overtime and eight in the second -- to lead Minnesota to a 112-106 win over Northwestern on Sunday.

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The history of psychological testing for police

The history of psychological testing for police

In many states, psychological testing is part of the hiring process for police officers. In 22 states, however, it is not required, according to writer and historian Jack el-Hai.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Oromo community decries violence in Ethiopia

The Oromo community in Minnesota is trying to raise awareness about the situation in Ethiopia.
by MPR News Staff

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Explosion sparked fire on Madelia's Main Street

Explosion sparked fire on Madelia's Main Street

The mayor says a major fire has destroyed or damaged at least a half-dozen commercial buildings on Main Street.
by Jon Collins

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A community conversation: What it is like to be Somali in St. Cloud

A community conversation: What it is like to be Somali in St. Cloud

The Somali population of St. Cloud has grown significantly in recent decades causing some cultural tension and misunderstandings. MPR News recently held a community conversation there to explore what life is like as a Muslim in Minnesota.
by Tom Weber

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Should schools celebrate holidays?

Principal Scott Masini of Bruce Vento Elementary School recently informed parents the school would no longer celebrate certain holidays, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
by MPR News Staff

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