MOORHEAD — In a quick visit to the outskirts of Moorhead, Minnesota governor candidate and House Speaker Lisa Demuth shared her vision for a Minnesota under Republican leadership.

Demuth, a Republican from Cold Spring, Minnesota, announced her bid for governor on Nov. 2. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, she came to the Moorhead Municipal Airport as part of a statewide media tour. Though early in her campaign, Demuth has started to carve out main issues, including the economy, education and fighting fraud.

“I believe Minnesota can be stronger and better than where we find ourselves today,” Demuth said.

Demuth was elected to the Minnesota House in 2018. She became House minority leader in 2022 and was elected speaker of the House in 2025. During the 2025 legislative session, she led a tied House an

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