In less than a week, voters in Minnesota's 5th district will elect a new representative to Congress for the first time in nearly three decades. MPR's Brandt Williams checks out all four campaigns.

Candidates from four political parties are stepping up their efforts this week to win over voters in Minnesota's most Democrat-friendly district. DFL endorsed candidate Keith Ellison hopes voters who sent retiring congressman Martin Sabo to Washington for 14 terms, will turn out for him next Tuesday. But Ellison is facing vigorous challenges from Tammy Lee, the Independence Party candidate, and Republican candidate Alan Fine. Jay Pond of the Green Party is courting voters who might not favor the three major party candidates.