August 6, 2008 - MPR’s Mark Steil reports on The Farmfest Congressional Forum near Redwood Falls. Two incumbents were there, Democrats Collin Peterson and Tim Walz; as well as a number of challengers from several congressional races around the state. During the forum at the annual agricultural show, the candidates spent most of their time on the federal farm program and the nation's energy policy.
February 15, 2007 - Minnesota 7th District Democrat Colin Peterson, speaking this morning on the floor of the US House, supporting the anti-war resolution that is expected to come up for a vote in the House this afternoon. A companion measure faces a test vote in the Senate tomorrow.