Deena Winter
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Deena Winter is Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Mayoral candidates keep the gloves on during second-to-last debate
Democratic socialist Omar Fateh stood alone in supporting a $20 minimum wage and considering a wealth tax.
October 28, 2025
What’s the state of play in the Minneapolis mayoral election?
Mayor Jacob Frey’s campaign polling shows the two-term incumbent is on a path to a third term, but his top opponents think their three-way alliance could thwart him.
October 25, 2025
Can Jacob Frey triumph over his critics one more time?
Five years after George Floyd’s killing, Minneapolis’ two-term mayor is trying to convince voters that the city is finally on the upswing.
October 24, 2025
The fierce urgency of Omar Fateh
Over the past five years, the two-term state senator has gone from political unknown to Minneapolis progressives’ best hope for defeating Jacob Frey.
October 23, 2025
Political group accuses Mayor Jacob Frey of improperly deleting texts
The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office says Mayor Jacob Frey is in compliance with state transparency laws.
October 15, 2025
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How the Israel-Hamas war became an issue in the Minneapolis mayoral race
Jewish leaders have raised alarms about leading challenger Omar Fateh and his aides’ stance toward Israel.
October 13, 2025
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Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
October 1, 2025
Frey and Fateh clash, plus 9 other takeaways from the Minneapolis mayoral debate
Crime, homelessness and the future of downtown were among the issues five candidates tackled at the city’s first debate.
September 26, 2025
Watch the first Minneapolis mayoral debate
Mayor Jacob Frey and four top challengers faced off in a livestreamed debate Friday morning.
September 26, 2025
Threatening language scrawled on Sen. Omar Fateh’s Minneapolis campaign office
The mayoral campaign filed a police report and Fateh, who is challenging Mayor Jacob Frey, said he won’t be deterred.
September 26, 2025
A guide to the candidates for mayor of Minneapolis
Fifteen people are running to serve as the city’s chief executive.
September 19, 2025
A guide to candidates for Minneapolis Park Board and Board of Estimate and Taxation
All Park Board and elected Board of Estimate and Taxation seats are on the ballot this year.
September 19, 2025
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