Klobuchar, Demuth pledge to boost housing construction though neither commits to zoning reform

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 771

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and House Speaker Lisa Demuth, two candidates running for Minnesota governor in November, broadly agree that the state needs to build more homes to increase supply and slow rising costs.

In-back-to-back interviews with KARE 11 on Wednesday at the Minnesota State Fair, Klobuchar and Demuth said addressing rising rents and mortgages is a top concern and agreed that the state has too many regulations that are stymieing the construction …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us