TV debate planned on senior issues

The three major candidates for governor are scheduled to discussed issues related to older Minnesotans in a televised debate next week.

Twin Cities Public Television and AARP Minnesota are sponsoring the debate, which will air live Friday, Sept. 17, at 8:00 p.m. An AARP news release today said the hour long broadcast will cover "health care reform, state budget priorities, economic security for older Minnesotans and preparing Minnesota for our aging demographic."

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