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politics2 days ago

Noem urges Minnesota leaders to cool it after ICE shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey to "grow up" and tone down rhetoric after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good, accusing state and local leaders of politicizing the incident and inflaming the public. Walz called the administration’s stance propaganda, while Frey criticized it as "bullshit" and demanded ICE distance itself from Minneapolis; Noem defended the administration’s approach, said investigators will examine Good’s history, and noted a potential partnership with locals only if cooperation continues.

local-politics2 months ago

Jacob Frey secures third term as Minneapolis mayor amid election updates

Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor in a ranked-choice voting election, defeating Omar Fateh with 50.03% of the vote in the final round, amid a record-high voter turnout. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, will serve a third term, while Fateh, a democratic socialist and Somali American, acknowledged the campaign's impact on the city's political narrative.

politics2 years ago

Minneapolis Mayor Frey selects Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette as community safety commissioner

Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette has been nominated by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to serve as the city's next community safety commissioner. Barnette, who has a strong background in public safety and criminal justice, would be the first person of color to hold this position in Hennepin County. Frey praised Barnette's experience and ability to build partnerships, stating that he is uniquely qualified to lead a team and ensure the safety of Minneapolis.

politics2 years ago

"Frey's Executive Order Shifts Focus Away from Enforcing Select Psychedelics"

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has issued an executive order instructing all city departments, including law enforcement, to deprioritize the enforcement of entheogenic plants, commonly known as psychedelics. The order states that the arrest or investigation of individuals involved in the planting, distribution, or use of these substances should be the lowest law enforcement priority. The order highlights the potential health benefits of entheogenic plants for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It also acknowledges the protected religious practices of certain groups. The order does not legalize unlawful activities related to these substances.