Gubernatorial candidates debate rural issues at Farmfest

Tom Emmer
Republican candidate for governor Tom Emmer speaks with United Farm Credit Services president Marc Knisely before a forum at Farmfest in Redwood Falls, Minn., on Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
MPR Photo/Tom Scheck

In advance of next Tuesday's primary elections, six candidates for governor in Minnesota debated a wide range of issues facing rural communities. They shared the stage at Farmfest, near Redwood Falls.