ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA (KTTC) – KTTC hosted Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz and his Republican challenger Scott Jensen in a televised debate on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
Question – Many of our viewers have reached out about the ongoing opioid crisis that is affecting communities large and small.
Nearly 1,300 people died from overdoses in the state last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. This is his 20% increase from 2020. Now, rainbow fentanyl pills that look like candy are arriving in Minnesota. Authorities first discovered brightly colored pills that could appeal to children in Mankato last month.
As Governor, what specifically will you do to address this ongoing crisis and save lives?
Question – According to a federal report, math and reading scores dropped significantly in the first two years of the pandemic.
ACT scores are the lowest in 30 years. What will you do as governor to manage state resources and help Minnesota’s children succeed in school?
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