He’s found a national audience about the way Minneapolis responded to ICE, and he is detested by the DSA and Minneapolis far-left city councilors. Mayor Jacob Frey has led with a raw humanity and passed some of the toughest political tests Minnesota has ever seen. His challenge, he’s in the middle of a party that isn’t moderating - yet. The latest MNSider Brief for premium subscribers. Blois Blois - bloisolson@gmail.com On November 7, 2017 Mayor Jacob Frey defeated incumbent Mayor Betsy Hodges.