Minnesota governor candidates Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth face off at a business forum hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce in Brainerd, with Election Day approaching in about two weeks. The two-hour-and-some hourlong appearances focus on economic policy topics including taxes, business costs, and the level of regulation affecting companies.

The outlets report that the debate also includes discussion of state government issues, including Minnesota’s fraud scandal. The Hill adds that this is the first debate in the race, where the candidates argue over how to address the state budget and rising costs. Star Tribune coverage emphasizes the forum as a platform centered on business concerns and notes that the candidates share the stage again later this week at a televised debate in Rochester, underscoring that economic and governance themes remain central as the election nears.