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Minneapolis held its first mayoral debate on Friday, featuring Mayor Jacob Frey and four challengers. Moderated by Mary Lahammer and Blois Olson, the debate focused on key issues facing the city. The Citizens League sponsored the event, which is available for streaming.
A man was arrested in Missouri after threatening to shoot up Waite Park Elementary School in northeast Minneapolis with an AR-15 rifle. The school was placed on lockdown as police quickly responded to the threat, which caused significant fear among students and staff. The suspect was tracked using license plate readers and taken into custody shortly after the threat was reported.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and challenger state Sen. Omar Fateh engaged in heated exchanges during the city's first mayoral debate for the 2025 election. The candidates debated issues such as crime, public safety, and housing, with Fateh accusing Frey of failing to address homelessness and creating a divided city government.
A shootout at a Minneapolis homeless encampment, linked to a drug territory dispute, resulted in one death and six injuries. Trivon Leonard Jr., charged with first-degree riot and illegal firearm possession, had been released from jail just hours before the incident. The violence prompted city officials to close the encampment, which had been a site for drug dealing.
The Minneapolis Police Department graduated 33 new officers, its largest recruitment class in years, as new hires outpace recent departures. Police Chief Brian O’Hara highlighted the department's current strength of about 605 sworn officers, still below pre-pandemic levels. Mayor Jacob Frey expressed optimism about the future recruitment pipeline.
Kate DiCamillo, a Minneapolis-based author, concludes her trilogy with the release of "Evangeline," inspired by her own life experiences. The character Evangeline, described as "as small as a mouse," reflects DiCamillo's journey of self-discovery and her connection to her family's shoemaking background. The book connects to Danish literary influences, particularly Hans Christian Andersen.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis emphasizes the need to address social disparities while maintaining economic growth. He opposes rent control but advocates for increased public and nonprofit housing development to combat affordability issues. Davis aims to streamline regulations to support local businesses and enhance transportation infrastructure.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh reported vandalism at his campaign office, featuring threatening Islamophobic language. Fateh, a state senator born to Somali immigrants, vowed that hate speech and vandalism will not deter his campaign. Mayor Jacob Frey expressed support for Fateh and condemned the act as an attack on the community.
University of Minnesota hosted a "performative male" contest, where 38 contestants entertained an audience with ironic displays of masculinity. The event, reflecting a satirical trend popular on TikTok, highlighted Gen Z men's attempts to appeal to women through exaggerated and often insincere behaviors. Freshman Colin Phan won the contest, embodying the archetype with a humorous act.
Trayveion Alvin Green, 24, faces seven counts of second-degree murder for a mass shooting on Lake Street in Minneapolis that killed Gregory Sweeten and injured six others. Sweeten's sister, Misha, emphasizes the personal loss amid rising gun violence, urging the community to remember her brother's significance. The incident occurred just before another tragic shooting at Annunciation Church.