Mile Highlights: "The Wild Robot" makes history

🤩 "The Wild Robot," directed by Colorado Springs native Chris Sanders, is now among the most-nominated animated films in Golden Globes history, earning nods yesterday including Best Animated Motion Picture. (Denver Post 🔑) 

💸 Spending in the race for Colorado's highly competitive 8th Congressional District totaled about $40 million, with $24 million benefiting ousted incumbent U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat. (Colorado Sun) 

👀 Douglas County commissioner Lora Thomas has resigned, alleging "unrelenting attacks, harassment and punishment" from fellow commissioners. Douglas County yesterday released a statement downplaying her claims. (Colorado Politics) 

⚽ The No. 3 seeded University of Denver men's soccer team is headed to the NCAA College Cup for the second time in program history. The Pioneers will open the semifinals Friday against unseeded Vermont. (DU)