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For Minnesota's political foot soldiers, it's go time
Democrats and Republicans are intensifying efforts to reach and motivate Minnesota voters as Nov. 8 approaches. That means data dives and door knocking, especially in the most competitive districts.
Four Tops song pushed singer Stubbs to the limit
Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when "Reach Out I'll Be There" by the Four Tops was number one on the Billboard pop chart.
Tensions escalate as police clear protesters near Dakota Access pipeline
Law enforcement in North Dakota arrested more than 140 on private land owned by the pipeline company. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants to prevent the pipeline from running under the Missouri River.
MN Supreme Court race: quiet incumbent, loud challenger
Minnesota's one statewide election features a state Supreme Court incumbent, Justice Natalie Hudson. She's following the judicial tradition of not campaigning on controversial issues. Her challenger, Michelle MacDonald, is ignoring that tradition.