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MPR News reassigns host due to relationship with candidate

Jan 12, 2018 | 3:45 PM

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Public Radio News is reassigning a prominent host after he disclosed his relationship with a Democratic politician.

The St. Paul-based radio station said Friday it was removing Tom Weber from his weekday morning show soon after learning of his relationship with Rep. Peggy Flanagan, a candidate for lieutenant governor.

Weber frequently discussed Minnesota politics and hosted well-known politicians during his program.

It’s unclear what role Weber will have. The radio station said in a statement that Weber would not cover the race for governor, any 2018 election material or public policy issues.