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October 30, 2014 3:55 PM

For Collin Peterson, campaigns are no longer a cakewalk

For years, Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson has easily won re-election. This year, he has a strong challenge from Republican state Sen. Torrey Westrom in an expanded district.

by Brett Neely

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October 30, 2014 3:50 PM

Investors eye site near Mpls. Farmers Market for MLS soccer stadium

A group led by ex-UnitedHealth Group CEO Bill McGuire is intensifying the competition with the Minnesota Vikings to win a Major League Soccer franchise in Minneapolis.

by Tim Nelson and Nick Halter and Sam Black, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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October 30, 2014 3:26 PM

Using lessons from deployment as a student

Vanessa Perbish was deployed for ten months to Iraq as a medic and is now studying global health.

by MPR News Staff

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October 29, 2014 5:46 PM

Young teachers need mentoring to thrive, survive

A third of Minnesota's new teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Some districts and college teacher preparation programs are working to give them support.

by Tim Post

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October 29, 2014 4:04 PM

As train traffic hassles mount, Moorhead seeks solutions, money

Drivers spend more than 90 hours a day waiting for trains on just one Moorhead street. Officials have fixes in mind but don't yet know how to pay for them.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 29, 2014 2:51 PM

As the campaigns end, Democrats and Republicans focus on turnout

From telephone calls and door-to-door meetings with voters, candidates, political parties and other groups are intent on motivating core supporters.

by Tom Scheck

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October 29, 2014 11:11 AM

Appetites: Sampling Minnesota's gonzo beer flavors

Beer drinkers are seeing an onslaught of pumpkin brews, and it seems like every brewery out there has its own gonzo flavors hitting the market. Can this be a good trend?

by MPR News Staff