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In South Dakota, a historic race for governor

If Republican U.S Rep. Kristi Noem wins, she will be the first woman elected governor in South Dakota. If state Sen. Billie Sutton wins, he'll be the first Democrat elected governor in the state since 1974.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Garage rocker Ty Segall comes to the Turf Club

His latest album "Fudge Sandwich" -- his fifth release this year -- is a collection of cover songs, from War's classic "Lowrider" to "Class War" by The Dils.
by MPR News Staff

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Nov. 1 buffer deadline likely to come and go for many Minn. farmers

Nov. 1 buffer deadline likely to come and go for many Minn. farmers

The November deadline is the second phase of implementing the buffer law, which requires strips of perennial vegetation to help filter fertilizer and other contaminants from water that runs from farm fields into ditches.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hundreds honor Pittsburgh shooting victims at St. Paul vigil

Hundreds honor Pittsburgh shooting victims at St. Paul vigil

The first funerals are scheduled to take place Tuesday for some of the 11 people killed in the attack.
by Matt Sepic

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Rematches will help decide which party controls Minnesota House

Rematches will help decide which party controls Minnesota House

With a week to go until Election Day control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs. And both parties are hoping that some of the legislative candidates who lost in 2016 can convince voters to give them a win this time.
by Tim Pugmire

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The latest on Iowa's political landscape, just days before the midterms

We're checking in with journalists from Minnesota's neighboring states for a look at the ballots — and big issues — just across the border. On this edition, we visit Iowa.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Parting Thoughts: Beloved UW-Eau Claire journalism professor dies at 89

Henry Lippold was the spark behind UW-Eau Claire's broadcast journalism program, and for thirty years, he trained scores of young reporters, anchors and producers. He died recently at the age of 89.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A new look at Bob Dylan's classic album 'Blood on the Tracks'

"More Blood, More Tracks" comes out on Friday. It's a six-CD set that includes all the takes first recorded in New York, and shows how the album's songs evolved over time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Parents protest after Minnesota school drops fall holiday celebrations

Parents protest after Minnesota school drops fall holiday celebrations

A Minnesota elementary school's decision to move away from fall and Halloween celebrations has reignited a debate about whether and how schools should celebrate holidays.
by Nina Moini

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A collaborative new choral work premieres in Minneapolis this Sunday

Titled "The Call," it's the brainchild of English countertenor Ryland Angel, who has been working with Wilco guitarist Nels Cline and the University of Minnesota's choral studies program to create the music.
by Cathy Wurzer

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