Candidates in Minnesota Senate District 5 met in the first debate of Debate Night 2022. Lakeland PBS produced this event and KAXE News Director Heidi Holtan served as a panelist for the debate between challenger A. John Peters (DFL) and incumbent Sen. Paul Utke (R).
Election 2022: MN Senate District 5 Debate A. John Peters (DFL) vs. Sen. Paul Utke (R)
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