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Omar makes history; 4 legislative incumbents bounced
Longtime Minneapolis Democratic Reps. Phyllis Kahn and Joe Mullery lost their primaries, as did Rep. Tom Hackbarth, R-Cedar, and Sen. Sean Nienow, R-Cambridge.
Lewis wins in 2nd, will face Craig in November
Ex-conservative talk show host Jason Lewis beat three other contenders for the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District Tuesday. He'll face Democrat Angie Craig in the general election.
Reggae great to play Cedar in Minneapolis
Today's Morning Edition music is from "Fire Power" by Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Grammy-winning reggae artist will perform tomorrow night at the Cedar in Minneapolis.
Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze
The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.
Author imagines a constitution worth going into exile to protect
Gerald Vizenor was given the task of drafting White Earth's Constitution. Vizenor hopes his new novel "Treaty Shirts" will bring an appreciation of what he describes as a unique document.
Delta is just the latest airline to have a massive system failure
Despite huge investments in backup power, computer and communications equipment, airline systems crashes are somewhat of a regular occurrence.
Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals
Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.
REO Speedwagon featured in first stereo MTV concert
The concert was in Denver, and the group was on tour having recently released its hit album "High Infidelity."
House Speaker Daudt faces primary challenge from the right
Kurt Daudt is the top Republican elected official in the state. A former colleague is trying to put the brakes on his political rise.
A witch, a baby and a grown-up tale for kids
Kelly Barnhill has created a readable story so complicated that even she finds it hard to explain.