WINONA, Minn. – The College Republicans at Winona State will host a candidate forum for their party’s candidates for governor Wednesday. Participating:
> State Senator Michelle Benson, Ham Lake.
> State Senator Paul Gazelka, East Gull Lake.
> Former Mayor Mike Murphy, Lexington.
> Physician Neil Shah, North Oaks.
Not participating: School bus driver Bob Carney Jr. of Minneapolis, former State Senator Scott Jensen of Chaska, retired engineer Scott Magie of Ely, former health industry executive Kendall Qualls of Medina, and former State Representative Rich Stanek of Maple Grove. The forum is at 7 p.m. at Somsen Hall. Questions may be asked live or by email. The primary is August 9.