Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican opponent Joe Teirab sparred over abortion, policing, Social Security and immigration at a debate Monday in Lakeville.
Craig said she’s built a bipartisan record and shown an independent streak during her three terms representing Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Dakota County suburbs and some rural areas.
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