In Minneapolis, there are 16 candidates vying for the seat held by Jacob Frey, who is seeking a second term. They include Nate “Honey Badger” Atkins, AJ Awed, Troy Benjegerdes, Bob “Again” Carney, Jr., Clint Conner, Christopher W. David, Mark Globus, Marcus Harcus, Kate Knuth, Paul E. Johnson, Doug Nelson, Shelia Nezhad, Jerrell Perry, Laverne Turner, Kevin “No Body” Ward and Mike Winter.
How Northeast voted, Wards One and Three
In our election coverage November 15, the Northeaster incorrectly stated the status of the race at the end of election night. What the article and caption should have said is that the eventual winner, incumbent Ward One Council Member Kevin Reich, was behind challenger Jillia Pessenda early in the evening with just five precincts reporting. […]
Arts forum for First and Third Wards
At the Oct. 16 forum for Minneapolis First and Third Ward sponsored by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District board, candidates showed their knowledge of arts issues. On Oct. 17, six candidates for mayor answered similar questions. Their forum is reported on page 11 of the November 1 Northeaster, and a video of the entire forum […]
Ward 3 update and clarification
The Northeaster previously reported on the candidates running for the City Council seat representing Ward 3. A forum was recently held on March 23 to get all of the current candidates in one place at one time, allowing the public to pick their brains a little before caucuses begin at the beginning of April. The […]
DFL candidates begin race for Mpls. 3rd Ward
With Frey likely vacating his seat on the city council in order to run for mayor this year, people have begun stepping up for the race to represent the Third Ward on the Minneapolis City Council. Five people are seeking endorsement from the Minneapolis DFL: Steve Fletcher, Cordelia Pierson, Susan Higgins, Samantha Pree-Stinson, and Ginger […]
Frey announces bid for Mayor
Those who arrived after Dangerous Man was at capacity were shuffled off to wait at the bar at Young Joni’s, where we might be summoned for a 6:10 p.m. speech by Jacob Frey in the parking lot January 3. Then the man himself, about to announce his bid for mayor, showed up to beckon them […]