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Iowa decides

The Iowa caucus is less than a month away and many presidential hopefuls are crisscrossing the state to garner support for their campaigns. Having the nation's first presidential caucus of the election cycle draws much attention to the state.

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Iowa decides

Decorah history and today's presidential politics

by Jim Bickal, Minnesota Public Radio
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MPR's Morning Edition visited Decorah, Iowa Monday to preview the Iowa caucuses, which take place in early January. MPR's Jim Bickal spoke with John Christiansen, an emeritus professor of history at Luther College, to talk about the history of Decorah, where the college is located.

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