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2 days ago
- Politics
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Jacob Frey's campaign challenging Minneapolis DFL endorsement of Omar Fateh
The Brief Jacob Frey is challenging the Minneapolis DFL's endorsement of Omar Fateh as the city's next mayor. Frey's campaign alleges only 578 votes were counted in the first round of balloting, when more than 1,000 delegates and alternates were checked in. Frey made his first public appearance since on Monday, but did not address the result. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis DFL held its convention on Saturday at Target Center, and Jacob Frey did not get the endorsement for mayor. That instead went to State Senator Omar Fateh. Frey has been the mayor of Minneapolis since 2018. What we know Frey made his first public appearance since the DFL convention on Monday as state leaders gathered to celebrate the reopening of the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. He made celebratory comments about the bridge and did not take any questions before leaving the event. Frey's wife is due with a child. Frey to file endorsement challenge Mayor Frey's campaign released a statement after the vote at the DFL convention. "This election should be decided by the entire city rather than the small group of people who became delegates, particularly in light of the extremely flawed and irregular conduct of this convention. Voters will now have a clear choice between the records and leadership of Sen. Fateh and Mayor Frey. We look forward to taking our vision to the voters in November." Why you should care On Monday, Frey's campaign filed a challenge to those results with the Minnesota DFL Party. Campaign officials say the challenge centers on the extraordinarily high number of missing or uncounted votes. They say the voting system is "highly flawed" and "untested." Frey's campaign says 578 votes were counted in the mayoral ballot, despite more than 1,000 delegates and alternates being checked in at the time of the first ballot. Frey Campaign Manager Sam Schulenberg said,"Everyone who endured this multi-hour convention process deserved to have their voices heard. DFL leaders, delegates, and voters across our city and party are filing challenges to ensure that the inaccurate balloting of the convention does not create a permanent rift in our party. In an overwhelmingly Democratic city like Minneapolis, there is no reason to push through a DFL endorsement using a highly flawed process that clearly missed or did not count a large percentage of the votes cast." 'It will work its way out' What they're saying Gov. Tim Walz was also at Monday's event, and was asked about Frey not getting the endorsement. "Some of you know my history with endorsements, I don't put a lot of time on them. Party does the party work, the rest of us who are there. We'll take a look at everything on that and it will work its way out," Walz said. "I would just say that I have had the privilege of working with Mayor Frey for quite a few years here. We'll talk." Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
- Politics
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State Sen. Omar Fateh endorsed for mayor by Minneapolis DFL
The Brief The Minneapolis DFL endorsed Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh for mayor. There are a total of five candidates currently running for Minneapolis mayor. Mayor Jacob Frey's campaign criticized the "extremely flawed and irregular conduct" of the convention. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - State Senator Omar Fateh won the Minneapolis DFL endorsement for mayor, challenging Mayor Jacob Frey, who has served as mayor since 2018. Minneapolis race for mayor Big picture view Fateh won the endorsement over four other candidates at the DFL convention on Saturday night, including current Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The convention was initially planned to happen at North High School, but organizers moved it to Target Center to make space for the 800 delegates and the 800 alternates. This won Fateh the party's symbolic vote of confidence, as well as volunteer power, to put toward his efforts to win the race. DFL endorses State Sen. Omar Fateh What they're saying State Sen. Fateh released the following statement: "This endorsement is a message that Minneapolis residents are done with broken promises, vetoes and politics as usual. It is a mandate to build a city that works for all of us." Mayor Frey responds What they're saying Mayor Jacob Frey's campaign released a statement after the vote that said, "This election should be decided by the entire city rather than the small group of people who became delegates, particularly in light of the extremely flawed and irregular conduct of this convention. Voters will now have a clear choice between the records and leadership of Sen. Fateh and Mayor Frey. We look forward to taking our vision to the voters in November." If successful, this would be Mayor Frey's third term in office. The Source This story uses information gathered at the Minneapolis DFL convention, statements from State Senator Omar Fateh and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
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Fever star Caitlin Clark makes Commissioner's Cup highlight despite not playing vs. Lynx
The post Fever star Caitlin Clark makes Commissioner's Cup highlight despite not playing vs. Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints. Despite not playing due to a groin injury, Caitlin Clark surely made her presence felt in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup finals between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, particularly during their locker room celebration. Advertisement The Fever beat the Lynx in convincing fashion, 74-59, at Target Center to win their first crown in the in-season tournament. As they whooped it up in the locker room, Clark had her teammates drink from the golden trophy, as shown in the video posted by the WNBA on X. Talk about soaking in the victory. The 23-year-old Fever star sat out her third straight game, as the squad wants to make sure that she's fully recuperated before allowing her to return on the hardwood. Indiana has a 2-1 record amid Clark's latest setback. She missed five games earlier in the season due to a quad injury, with the Fever going 2-3 in that stretch. Advertisement She remains day-to-day with her groin injury. It has been a challenging sophomore year for Clark, who did not miss a single game in her rookie year, during which she led the Fever to their first playoff berth since 2016 and was a finalist for the MVP award. For what it's worth, clearly, she's still in high spirits, as evidenced by her fun-filled shenanigans following their Commissioner's Cup conquest. But make no mistake, once the excitement of the celebration fizzles out, Clark will be back on the grind and work on her recovery, especially with the Fever still in the middle of the pack with an 8-8 win-loss record. Knowing her competitive nature, it's safe to assume that she's dying to return to action. The reigning Rookie of the Year is averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.6 steals in nine games this season. Advertisement The Fever, who are 6-4 in their last 10 outings, will take on the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Related: Caitlin Clark, Sydney Colson hilariously debate Taylor Swift during Cup celebration Related: Caitlin Clark's hyped message after Commissioner's Cup win without her
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
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Caitlin Clark's injury gets stern reminder from Fever coach Stephanie White
The post Caitlin Clark's injury gets stern reminder from Fever coach Stephanie White appeared first on ClutchPoints. Caitlin Clark could only watch as the Indiana Fever took on the Minnesota Lynx in the finals of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup at Target Center on Tuesday. Advertisement Clark was forced to sit out the game due to her groin injury. There were speculations before tip-off that she might suit up as she was listed as questionable. Fever coach Stephanie White, however, eventually made it clear that the All-Star guard would need to extend her recovery. While White acknowledged that the 23-year-old Clark is 'making progress,' she also issued a stern reminder about the seriousness of the situation. 'Making progress and feeling good are two different things, and we want to make sure that she feels good,' White explained. 'We want to make sure that she's confident. We want to make sure that we're not putting her in a position to have any setbacks. That's the priority right now.' Advertisement Clark has missed their last three games due to the groin injury, which she sustained last month, and caught White by surprise. She remains day-to-day. The reigning Rookie of the Year had already missed five games due to a quad injury earlier in the season. The Fever star played all 40 games in her sensational rookie campaign last season, setting multiple records and leading the WNBA in assists. She also helped carry the league to new heights, with unprecedented numbers in viewership, gate attendance, and merchandise sales. In nine games thus far during her sophomore year, Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and team-highs of 8.9 assists and 1.6 steals. Despite missing the former Iowa standout, the Fever walloped the Lynx, 74-59, to claim their first-ever Commissioner's Cup trophy. Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston, who both tallied a double-double, led the attack. Advertisement Indiana is now 4-4 in games without Clark this season. Fever fans hope Clark could return during the WNBA All-Star Game, which she led in voting, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on July 19. Related: Caitlin Clark, Sydney Colson hilariously debate Taylor Swift during Cup celebration Related: Caitlin Clark's hyped message after Commissioner's Cup win without her
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
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Courtney Williams' dad got hyped before Lynx-Fever Commissioner's Cup final
The post Courtney Williams' dad got hyped before Lynx-Fever Commissioner's Cup final appeared first on ClutchPoints. Courtney Williams looked to help the Minnesota Lynx make history as the first team to win back-to-back titles in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday. Advertisement The Lynx battled the Indiana Fever for the crown at Target Center in what could be a preview of the finals in October. Minnesota ruled the Commissioner's Cup, the league's in-season tournament, last year after beating the New York Liberty in the finals, 94-89. Alas, there was no repeat for the Lynx, as they bowed to the Caitlin Clark-less Fever, 74-59. Williams finished with 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists. She shot poorly from the field with 4-of-14 field goals and committed a game-high six turnovers. Still, one person who obviously rooted for the All-Star guard was her dad, Donald Williams. Prior to the game, he offered a rather animated prediction, which probably pumped up every single Lynx fan. Advertisement 'I'm ready to jump, I'm ready to get loose,' said the elder Williams in a video shared by the WNBA on X. '(We are) about to make history. Back-to-back (champions). 'We're going to break the superstition. You know what they say: If you win the Cup, you can't win the chip. We're gonna win the Cup, then win the chip, then put the chip in the cup, then drink it.' Put that on a poster. Before the Commissioner's Cup finals, Williams was averaging 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and a team-high 6.6 assists in 16 games for the Lynx, providing ample support for Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride. The Lynx have been nothing but dominant this season, leading the Western Conference with a 14-2 record. The Fever, meanwhile, are holding an 8-8 slate, with Clark still out with a groin injury. Advertisement Despite the defeat, with a second straight trip to the finals of the Commissioner's Cup, Minnesota has sent a louder signal to the rest of the league that the squad is not messing around—especially when Courtney Williams' father is all hyped up. Related: Red Panda suffers scary fall during WNBA halftime show Related: Fever fan trolls players over Caitlin Clark 9th place ranking with 'nightmares' sign
