Minneapolis mayoral candidates to debate

Voters in Minnesota's two largest cities will head to the polls in just over a week for mayoral elections.

St. Paul has an open seat, while in Minneapolis, first term DFLer Betsy Hodges faces more than a dozen challengers in her re-election bid.

Tim Nelson talks with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the races and the upcoming debates.

To listen to their conversation click the audio player above.

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