Demuth, who is also the first Republican woman in the position, says she is honored by the historic designation but she doesn ...

Rep. Lisa Demuth became Minnesota’s first Black female House Speaker, sworn in by the state's first Black Senate President, ...

Minnesota Rep. Lisa Demuth made history on two fronts Thursday, becoming the first person of color and the first female Republican to lead the 134-member House. Demuth, who lives in Cold Spring ...

Under a new power-sharing deal, Demuth will be speaker at least through next year. She spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

Demuth, who is also the first Republican woman in the position, says she is honored by the historic designation but she doesn’t want the focus to be on her identities Minnesota Rep. Lisa Demuth ...