Lisa Demuth

Rachel Marie Welsch, a 43-year-old Hugo resident, pleaded guilty to threatening House Speaker Lisa Demuth via voicemails that included references to firearms and violent language. She faces up to five years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 10. Demuth emphasized the importance of addressing threats against public officials in a statement.

House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s gubernatorial campaign is receiving significant financial support from Richard Uihlein, owner of Uline, through a PAC that has contributed $1.1 million. This funding gives her a fundraising advantage over primary opponents Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, prompting relief among Minnesota immigrants, while a separate ruling allowing states to restrict transgender athletes in school sports drew praise from Republican candidates and a defiant response from Gov. Tim Walz. Minnesota faces challenges including budget deficits, business struggles post-Operation Metro Surge, and environmental rulemaking, alongside suburban population shifts and activism against drone deployment.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is conducting one-on-one interviews with three leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, and Kendall Qualls. A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll indicates Lindell leads the GOP governor race.

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Mike Lindell leading the Republican primary for Minnesota governor with 27% support, while Michele Tafoya leads the GOP Senate primary with 36%, and Angie Craig leads the DFL Senate primary with 41%. Undecided voters remain significant in all races.

The article marks the one-year anniversary of an attack on lawmakers that killed Lisa Demuth and her husband Mark, and injured John and Yvette Hoffman. Vance Boelter, the man arrested for the attack, pleaded guilty and is expected to receive two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in federal prison, with the death penalty dismissed. Lisa Demuth discusses her gubernatorial campaign despite not securing her party's nomination.

Lisa Demuth remains in the Republican primary for governor after not receiving the GOP endorsement. She will face Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell in August, claiming she is best positioned to defeat Amy Klobuchar in November. The endorsement was awarded to Qualls on the 10th ballot following convention confusion over electronic voting devices.

Melissa Hortman, as Minnesota House speaker, initiated weekly meetings with Lisa Demuth, the minority leader, despite their disagreements on policies like immigration and taxation. Their sustained contact, maintained over years, is highlighted as a model for bridging political divides. The article emphasizes the importance of deliberate, non-performative human connection in resolving conflicts.

Minnesota Democratic state lawmakers staged a sit-in inside the state House chambers after a gun reform measure was defeated. The protest is expected to last until Saturday at noon. The sit-in follows a party-line defeat of a motion to bring the gun reform measure to the floor.

Minnesota Democratic lawmakers staged a sit-in in their house chamber after the Republican speaker failed to put a gun violence prevention bill up for a vote. The sit-in was led by Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura. The bill's vote was promised by Speaker Lisa Demuth but later rescinded.

Senator Amy Klobuchar has unveiled a plan to overhaul the Minnesota state government, aiming to root out fraud and waste through a top-to-bottom audit of state agencies. Her proposal includes anti-fraud measures such as a 'Do Not Pay' database and tougher criminal penalties. This move comes amidst controversy over fraud scandals in state-run programs under Governor Tim Walz's administration.

Minnesota Republican lawmaker Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign to replace Gov. Tim Walz, citing a lack of a viable path to victory after Amy Klobuchar became the leading Democratic candidate. Robbins highlighted her work on a fraud committee that led to Walz's early resignation due to a fraud scandal, but acknowledged the political establishment's consolidation around Klobuchar made her campaign unsustainable.

Minnesota Republican lawmaker Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign to replace Gov. Tim Walz, citing an unrealistic path to victory after Amy Klobuchar emerged as the likely Democratic nominee. She emphasized her focus on exposing fraud during Walz's tenure and will not endorse remaining GOP candidates like Lisa Demuth and Mike Lindell.

Minnesota Democrats introduced a bill to reduce state aid to cities and counties that fly the original state flag instead of the redesigned version. The new flag, adopted in 2024, replaced the 1893 design criticized for being racist to Native Americans. Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth dismissed the bill as 'dead on arrival.'