Minnesota governor debate: How did Klobuchar, Demuth do?
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth faced off in the final gubernatorial debate before Election Day. There was a newfound tension between the two candidates, but experts say both were substantive in their answers and addressed topics they were not expected to touch on.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth faced off in the final gubernatorial debate before Election Day. There was a newfound tension between the two candidates, but experts say both were substantive in their answers and addressed topics they were not expected to touch on.
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Final Minnesota governor debate between Klobuchar, Demuth [FULL]
Minnesota gubernatorial candidates U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth faced off in the final debate ahead of the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election. They focused on regional and statewide issues from fraud and housing affordability to gas taxes, health care costs and public safety.
Minnesota gubernatorial candidates U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth faced off in the final debate ahead of the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election. They focused on regional and statewide issues from fraud and housing affordability to gas taxes, health care costs and public safety.
Minnesota governor debate: Closing statements
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth gave their closing statements to earn votes from Minnesota citizens following the Minnesota governor debate.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth gave their closing statements to earn votes from Minnesota citizens following the Minnesota governor debate.
Minnesota governor debate: Copper-nickel mine ban
Following Minnesota Governor Walz's copper-sulfide mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, candidates for Minnesota's next governor spoke on whether the ban was the right response.
Following Minnesota Governor Walz's copper-sulfide mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, candidates for Minnesota's next governor spoke on whether the ban was the right response.
Minnesota governor debate: Data center construction
Data centers are popping up in communities across Minnesota, and many residents have spoken out against them. Senator Klobuchar and Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth addressed how they would respond to big tech companies aiming to build data centers in small municipalities.
Data centers are popping up in communities across Minnesota, and many residents have spoken out against them. Senator Klobuchar and Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth addressed how they would respond to big tech companies aiming to build data centers in small municipalities.
Minnesota governor debate: Helping farmers
As Minnesota's agricultural industry faces rising costs and international tariffs, candidates for Minnesota's next governor spoke on their plans to help farmers feeling the pinch.
As Minnesota's agricultural industry faces rising costs and international tariffs, candidates for Minnesota's next governor spoke on their plans to help farmers feeling the pinch.
Minnesota governor debate: Annunciation shooting
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar called out Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth for her response to the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar called out Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth for her response to the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting.
Minnesota governor debate: Gang violence response
Following a string of shootings involving gangs in the Twin Cities, Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth told voters how they would respond if elected as Minnesota's next governor.
Following a string of shootings involving gangs in the Twin Cities, Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth told voters how they would respond if elected as Minnesota's next governor.
Minnesota governor debate: Childcare shortage
A shortage of childcare in Minnesota is leaving many families with tough decisions. Candidates for governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, debated their plans to give parents more options.
A shortage of childcare in Minnesota is leaving many families with tough decisions. Candidates for governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, debated their plans to give parents more options.
How much more expensive is buying a home now vs. 5 years ago in Minnesota?
A new study compared how much more it costs to buy a home in 2026 than it did five years ago in 2021.
A new study compared how much more it costs to buy a home in 2026 than it did five years ago in 2021.
Minnesota governor debate: Healthcare and cancer treatment
The candidates for Minnesota Governor were pressed on healthcare accessibility and affordability, particularly in rural areas. Both Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, who are cancer survivors, also spoke about their plans for cancer treatment in the state.
The candidates for Minnesota Governor were pressed on healthcare accessibility and affordability, particularly in rural areas. Both Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, who are cancer survivors, also spoke about their plans for cancer treatment in the state.
Minnesota governor debate: Taxes and cost of living
The cost of living is rising, and candidates for Minnesota Governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, shared their plans to address housing and fuel costs.
The cost of living is rising, and candidates for Minnesota Governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, shared their plans to address housing and fuel costs.
Minnesota governor debate: Combating fraud in the state
Candidates for Minnesota governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, were pressed on how they would have addressed widespread fraud in Minnesota and how they plan to combat it if elected.
Candidates for Minnesota governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, were pressed on how they would have addressed widespread fraud in Minnesota and how they plan to combat it if elected.
Minnesota governor debate: Klobuchar opening statement
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she will not continue the "status quo" if she becomes governor of Minnesota. Here is her opening statement.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she will not continue the "status quo" if she becomes governor of Minnesota. Here is her opening statement.
Minnesota governor debate: Lisa Demuth opening statement
Minnesota Governor Candidate Lisa Demuth gave her opening statement at the 2026 Gubernatorial Debate.
Minnesota Governor Candidate Lisa Demuth gave her opening statement at the 2026 Gubernatorial Debate.
Brooklyn Center City Council unanimously revokes licenses for hotels subject of sex trafficking raid
Two Brooklyn Center hotels lost their hospitality licenses after police laid out what they said investigators found inside during a massive sex trafficking raid.
Two Brooklyn Center hotels lost their hospitality licenses after police laid out what they said investigators found inside during a massive sex trafficking raid.
Brooklyn Center council shuts down hotels after raids
The Brooklyn Center City Council voted unanimously to shut down two hotels after authorities served search warrants that broke up human trafficking activity and uncovered a large amount of narcotics. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the latest details.
The Brooklyn Center City Council voted unanimously to shut down two hotels after authorities served search warrants that broke up human trafficking activity and uncovered a large amount of narcotics. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the latest details.
Guilty verdict: Jury convicts fraudster in $1 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
GUILTY: Jury convicts fraudster in $1 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. FOX 9's Paul Blume joined All Day before the verdict was read to break down the case.
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. FOX 9's Paul Blume joined All Day before the verdict was read to break down the case.
Mariah Samuels' family demands independent investigation of killing
Community members as well as the family of Mariah Samuels, who was killed in September 2025 in Minneapolis, are asking for a review of the case. They are raising concerns about whether enough was done by police to protect her. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Community members as well as the family of Mariah Samuels, who was killed in September 2025 in Minneapolis, are asking for a review of the case. They are raising concerns about whether enough was done by police to protect her. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.