Jacob Frey
The latest on Jacob Frey. A Democrat, Frey was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 2017. Much of his tenure was consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. Before serving as mayor, Frey served in the Minneapolis City Council from 2014 to 2018.
Police Chief Walks Out of Conference While Being Grilled Over Amir Locke
Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey faced heated questions over the death of the 22-year-old a few days ago.
MN Police Allegedly Told Man Calling About Shooting to Ask for More Funding
City council members who voted to cut the police budget have accused officers of becoming non-responsive to calls from their districts to punish them.
Activists Again Barricade George Floyd Square After Crews Clear Area
"We are collectively committed to establishing a permanent memorial at the intersection, preserving the artwork, and making the area an enduring space for racial healing," a joint statement from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and two city council members from last week said.
Over 130 People Arrested Around Minneapolis During Protests, Looting As May
"What transpired yesterday does not bring us closer to safety," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said. "It does not bring us closer to advancing racial justice in the way we all want."
Minnesota Governor Fires Back After Being Accused of Ignoring Riot Warnings
Governor Tim Walz said, "I don't think the mayor knew what he was asking for," after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said his requests for the National Guard weren't taken seriously by the governor.
Viral Video Shows Peaceful D.C. Protestors Detain Rioter Causing Damage
The unidentified man appears to be significantly older than most demonstrators, with gray hair.
Minn. Mayor Denies Claim The He Allowed Unrest to Overrun Neighborhood
In an interview with a local CBS affiliate, Mayor Jacob Frey said that the order was not to allow the neighborhood to get overrun.
Black Man Pinned Down by Minneapolis Cop, Yelling 'I Cannot Breathe'
"You're a tough guy? A tough guy, huh?" the white police officer can be heard saying in a video of the incident.
Awkward: Trump Supporters Target Minneapolis Mayor's Office—But He Was Out
The president and the Minneapolis mayor have been embroiled in a Twitter spat ahead of the rally being held in the city on Thursday.
