ST. PAUL — U.S. Senate candidates sparred over tariffs, immigration and SNAP at the Farmfest forum on Wednesday, just under a week out of the Aug. 11 primary. The crowd watches the U.S. Senate candidate forum at Minnesota Farmfest on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, near Morgan. Peggy Flanagan (right) speak during a candidate forum at Minnesota Farmfest on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, near Morgan. Craig and Flanagan also found common ground on SNAP cuts, while Republican candidates ridiculed the program and pointed to fraud. Minnesota U.S. Senate 2026 candidates from left to right: Adam Schwarze, Michele Tafoya, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan.