Daily Digest: A Trumpless debate

Good morning. Here it is Thursday already. Let's take a look at the Digest.

1. The votes of Minnesota Republican caucus-goers are up for grabs. (MPR News)

2. The defense attorney in the case chronicled in "Making a Murderer" spoke to lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday. (Star Tribune)

3. Donald Trump is sticking with his plan to skip tonight's GOP debate in Des Moines. (Politico)

4. Hillary Clinton is going positive as the finish line approaches in Iowa. (Washington Post)

5. And here's a look at what it's like to live in Iowa right now. (New York Times)

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