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Lisa Demuth's unlikely rise offers a preview of how she would govern Minnesota

Star Tribune

Aug 17, 2026

Demuth rose from a little-known lawmaker to House speaker by unifying Republicans, winning elections and navigating divided government. Now she's betting those same skills can take…

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Lisa Demuth's unlikely rise offers a preview of how she would govern Minnesota

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