Recent shootings put gubernatorial public safety plans in focus

Republican Lisa Demuth and Democrat Amy Klobuchar outline approaches to violent crime, sentencing, gun legislation and support for law enforcement.

By: Rachel Hoppe

Outlets: Eden Prairie Local News

Published: October 20, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Recent gun violence in southwestern Twin Cities suburbs, including Eden Prairie, has brought renewed attention to public safety proposals from Minnesota’s candidates for governor ahead of the November election.

Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar have outlined plans addressing violent crime, sentencing, gun legislation and support for law enforcement.

At a public safety roundtable at Fat Pants Brewing Co. in Eden Prairie on Oct. 8, Demuth said much of her public …

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