Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her run for Minnesota governor early Thursday. There is already a crowded field of Republicans in a race where immigration enforcement has become a key issue.

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