MPR presents a debate for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District between DFL Congressman Tim Walz and his Republican challenger former State Representative Allen Quist. The debate, held Thursday September 26, 2012 at Somerby Golf Club near Rochester, focused on jobs and the economy.
Tim Walz is the incumbent U.S. Representative for the 1st District, elected in 2006. He is a high school teacher at Mankato West High School and retired Command Sergeant Major, US Army National Guard.
Allen Quist is a former State Representative and two-time candidate for Governor. He is a retired professor political science at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato.
Debate was moderated by Tom Overlie of KTTC-TV in partnership with the Rochester Chamber and MPR.
Program begins with news segment.