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Why does Minnesota have a tradition of electing third-party candidates? [audio, 1 minute 30 seconds]

Minnesota is one of a few states in the country where third party candidates do well. MN90 producer Marisa Helms shows us that the success of third party candidates is attributed to a supportive public financing system, and being in the right place at the right time. Disenchantment with the major parties helps, too.
Read entire article at Minnesota Historical Society