DFL Gov. Tim Walz has endorsed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in his bid for re-election to a third term, despite Frey’s recent failure to secure the party’s backing. “Mayor Frey is a partner I can trust to actually deliver progressive policies that improve people’s lives,” Walz said Thursday in a statement released by Frey’s campaign.

Said Farah, 46, has lived in Minneapolis since 2000, previously voted for Frey, and plans to support him again this fall. He pointed to the construction of new apartments around Cedar-Riverside and plans for new apartments nearby as affordable housing solutions the city is working on under Frey.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he’s backing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey who is seeking a third term as mayor. In a statement released Thursday, Walz says Frey is a “partner” he trusts to deliver for Minneapolis.

The campaign for Mayor Jacob Frey is challenging the Minneapolis DFL endorsement of his rival, Minnesota Sen. Omar Fateh.According to a news release from Frey's campaign, the challenge was filed with the Minnesota DFL on Monday.

The BriefJacob 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,

Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has earned Gov. Tim Walz's endorsement for reelection, despite failing to earn his own party's endorsement earlier this month.

Walz's endorsement comes despite challenger Omar Fateh winning the backing of the DFL at its Minneapolis convention.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey may not have received the endorsement of the city's DFL party but has the support of the governor.