Demuth, Klobuchar spar over fraud and data centers in Minnesota governor's debate

News Clip5:08WCCO - CBS Minnesota·MN·10/19/2026

Minnesota gubernatorial candidates Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar debated how the state should address data center development, alongside broader concerns about fraud scandals. The discussion was statewide and did not focus on a specific data center project or company.

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The two major candidates for Minnesota governor took to the debate stage for the first time on Monday. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth clashed over the state’s fraud scandals and how to move forward with data center developments. Esme Murphy reports. For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com