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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 8h

Mayor Frey is an enigma: A 2-term mayor with a message suggesting he's the zero tolerance on encampments candidate, yet he has presided over an endless string of encampment tragedies. The shootings, fires, the wackamole strategy, those are his results. The rhetoric doesn't match reality.

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 8h

Last week, Mayor Frey continued his record of vetos that help only his donors. This is his 15th veto of Council actions, which is more than the previous two mayors combined. Minneapolis deserves better than bending to corporations at the cost of our local, BIPOC small businesses.

Photo of MPR news headline: "Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales".

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 12h

The mosque is still recovering from last week's attack, and there is additional damage from this attack. If you would like to help cover the costs of repairs, you can donate through this QR code

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 12h

One week prior, a fire had been started on the outside of the mosque, and MPD ruled it an accident without even looking at the video footage. In the time of repeat attacks against this exact mosque, defacement of Temple Israel, the Annunciation shooting, and more, MPD must be vigilant against hate!

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 12h

Yesterday I joined Imam Kaynan and CAIR in calling for increased protection for our muslim neighbors in Lyndale after a woman broke into the mosque with the intention of burning it down. sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

Minneapolis mosque reports break-in a week after fire

Leaders of Alhikmah Islamic Center in south Minneapolis are urging police to investigate whether a break-in Tuesday is related to a fire last week, and whether the incidents are hate crimes.

sahanjournal.com

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 15h

I'm honored to have the support of New Justice Project Action. NJP Action "organizes Black Minnesotans...building real power right here at home, in elections shaping the future of Minneapolis. We support candidates who prioritize the material needs of Black low-income and no-income Minnesotans"

New Justice Project Action endorses Soren

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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 1d

Literally three blocks from the house where my brother—my only sibling—died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in July 2021.

Thank you to CM Chavez and all who are dedicated to expanding his program.

Harm reduction saves lives.

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Dear neighbor,

I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/

Jason taking a phone at fire station 5 and the new NARCAN vending machine

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Silmaria 🏳️‍⚧️ @silmaria.bsky.social · 1d

My brother died of an overdose over 15 years ago. While this wouldn't have helped in his situation, this will save the lives of others. I'm proud of whatever steps we as a city can take to help prevent the pain that my family went through.

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Dear neighbor,

I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 2d

Doorknock schedule for the week:

Sign up: actionnetwork.org/forms/knock-...

Start at 5:15 from Sabathani room 308

Tuesday 10/6
Thursday 10/8
Saturday 10/11!!

Sign up for Ward 8 for a New Mayor: actionnetwork.org/events/ward-...

doorknockers lined up for a photo. Notably absent is that there is a baby foot in the bottom left, and we are all left wondering how the picture taker did not capture the baby, who was clearly lined up for the photo. Major L taken by the photographer

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 2d

I’m energized to be endorsed by Run on Climate! – an organization focused on local-level climate policy. Run on Climate and I believe that we can make a huge impact on the local level while working in tandem with state/federal-level policies

Learn more about Run on Climate here: runonclimate.org

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 2d

In light of the recent threat to our campaign HQ and a steady escalation of death threats, we're increasing safety measures to protect Omar Fateh, his family, & our campaign. We need to raise $10,000 more than we'd planned to cover critical security needs. secure.actblue.com/donate/fateh...

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 3d

Ward 8 for New Mayor October 11th 10 am at Sabathani Community Center! actionnetwork.org/events/ward-...

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 4d

lotta talk about the new local documentary so I just wanna put on the record: I think Minneapolis and Saint Paul are wonderful, beautiful cities full of vibrant and diverse people and food and culture, music, art, queer inclusion.
A Precious State, is more like it. I love it here.
Okay. That is all.

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Nat @njcherne.bsky.social · 4d

Knock knock for @sorenwithward8.bsky.social @michaelforparks.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 4d

There was an arson attack against our neighborhood's mosque. Please come to tonight's event to show solidarity with our muslim community and donate to the restoration fund. Islamaphobia and anti-muslim hate have no place in MPLS, and our community is eagerly seeking justice for this hate crime!

Solidarity event with Al-Hikma Islamic Center after arson attack. Tonight 5:30pm 116 E 32nd st MPLS

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 5d

Here is the link to the full blog

naomikritzer.com/2025/09/26/e...

Thank you, Naomi Kritzer for your kind words!

Election 2025: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 8

Two years ago, Soren Stevenson lost to incumbent Andrea Jenkins by 38 votes. This year Andrea Jenkins did not run for re-election; it’s an open seat. On the ballot: Soren Stevenson (DFL-endor…

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Soren Stevenson of @twincitiesdsa.org is running for Minneapolis City Council!

Listen to Soren talk about his organizing experience with housing issues and what a safe Minneapolis looks like to him.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 5d

“Soren is someone who has walked the walk in a whole lot of extremely tangible ways and honestly, working in street outreach is a hell of a background for someone who wants to do useful policy work on homelessness…absolutely vote for Soren...I am really excited to see him on the MPLS City Council"

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 6d

Last week, I let you all know that our advance notice of sale for commercial properties ordinance passed to specifically help our Cultural Corridors, North Mpls, & areas near the University.

B/c it protects tenants & small biz owners over corporate greed, Mayor Frey vetoed this ordinance. 1/

A letter from Mayor Frey vetoing our ordinance.

October 1, 2025
Minneapolis City Council
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Council President Payne, Council Vice-President Chughtai, and Members of the City Council:
This letter is to inform you that I have vetoed Council Action No. 2025-043 and No. 2025-044.

I appreciate the author's attempt to address the need to diversify ownership of commercial spaces. It is our responsibility to do everything possible to rejuvenate commercial areas and business corridors and to help our city continue to rebound post-COVID-19. Unfortunately, this proposed ordinance would do the opposite. It would inhibit the very revitalization we want to see.

Requiring advance notice of sale for commercial properties creates unnecessary barriers for would-be buyers who want to revitalize vacant space, while offering no real benefit to commercial tenants, who already have options to choose from. Additionally, this proposal is harmful to residential taxpayers. At a time when commercial property valuations are declining, the ordinance would further devalue commercial space, leaving residents on the hook to cover the difference.

The ordinance would also create numerous conflicts with existing lease and operating agreements, mortgage restrictions, and purchase options— adding confusion to the marketplace and slowing down the revival we are working to achieve. Any potential upsides have not been supported by evidence.

An advance notice of sale does not inherently increase opportunities for purchase, because it does not expand tenants' ability to buy commercial property. It is unrealistic to expect a tenant who has difficulty paying rent to be in a position to purchase a building.
Rather than enacting policies that slow growth, we need to focus on practices that fill our vacant storefronts and create a healthy business environment.

Yours Truly,
layor Jacob Frey
City of Minneapolis

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

We are proud to announce that we have endorsed @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for Minneapolis City Council!

Soren is a dedicated advocate for local climate action and a board member of @ourstreetsmn.org.

Learn more about Soren by visiting sorenstevenson.org 🌎

#minneapolis #twincities #RunOnClimate

Soren With Ward 8

Hello! My name is Soren Stevenson and I am running for Minneapolis City Council here in Ward 8. I hope to earn your support! Click on the website to learn more about who I am and why I'm running!

sorenstevenson.org

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 6d

Also in case you missed it, I am also proud to have the distinction of Moms Demand Action gun sense candidate

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 6d

In case you missed Monday’s League of Women Voters Ward 8 Forum, here’s a link to the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzp...
Thank you to the League of Women Voters, as well as co-sponsors, Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood associations, and thanks to all who attended!

2025 City of Minneapolis Ward 8 Candidate Forum

YouTube video by League of Women Voters Minneapolis

www.youtube.com

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Fancy Pants 🎩 @farnaby.xyz · 6d

Thanks to this post my @sorenwithward8.bsky.social has some new company

A Soren yard sign next to a sign reminding people to rank Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, and jazz Hampton in the Minneapolis election on 11/4

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jdavnie.bsky.social @jdavnie.bsky.social · 7d

Didn't Jacob Frey run his first mayoral race based on ending homelessness? All of us deserve better.

DeWayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com · 7d

Right now, the City's homelessness response team consists of just four positions – and they work in a department that manages parking enforcement and animal control.

Our unhoused neighbors deserve dignity. We need to do better – and with the right leadership, we can.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 7d

I have entered the chat... 😜

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