Jacob Fry

Person

The Mayor of Minneapolis, criticized alongside Governor Tim Walz for policies of non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, contributing to the tense situation.


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1/31/2026, 6:06:10 AM

Last Updated

1/31/2026, 6:07:52 AM

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1/31/2026, 6:07:52 AM

Summary

Jacob Fry is identified in historical and contemporary political contexts, though modern references often involve a spelling discrepancy. Historically, Jacob Fry Jr. (1802–1866) was a Jacksonian and Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. In contemporary discourse, specifically within the All-In podcast's analysis of federal immigration enforcement, Jacob Fry is cited as a local leader in Minneapolis. This modern reference likely pertains to Jacob Frey, the 48th Mayor of Minneapolis, who has been a central figure in the city's response to Operation Metro Surge, a DHS initiative. In this capacity, his leadership is debated alongside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, particularly regarding the intersection of local governance, civil unrest, and federal deportation policies during the ICE chaos in Minneapolis.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Full Name

    Jacob Fry Jr. (Historical) / Jacob Frey (Contemporary)

  • Political Party

    Democratic Party

  • Name Discrepancy

    Podcast sources use 'Jacob Fry' to refer to the Minneapolis leader, likely misspelling Mayor Jacob Frey.

  • Historical Office

    U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania (1835–1839)

  • Contemporary Office

    Mayor of Minneapolis (Assumed 2018)

Timeline
  • Birth of Jacob Fry Jr. in Pennsylvania. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1802-06-10

  • Death of Jacob Fry Jr. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1866-11-28

  • Jacob Frey (referred to as Jacob Fry in podcast context) assumes office as the 48th Mayor of Minneapolis. (Source: Web Search)

    2018-01-02

  • Jacob Fry is discussed by All-In podcast hosts regarding ICE chaos and Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. (Source: Document c484da6a-3ab3-47a7-979f-df254e6fc84a)

    2025-01-20

Jacob Fry Jr.

Jacob Fry Jr. (June 10, 1802 – November 28, 1866) was a Jacksonian and Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States.

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  • Jacob Frey - Wikipedia

    Jacob Lawrence Frey (born July 23, 1981) is an American politician and attorney who has served since 2018 as the 48th mayor of Minneapolis. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he served on the Minneapolis City Council from 2014 to 2018 and was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 2017 and reelected in 2021 and 2025. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Frey attended the College of William & Mary on a track and field scholarship. He later attended law school at Villanova University. Frey was a distance runner in college and ran professionally, ranking in prominent races and receiving an athletic endorsement. After law school, he moved to Minneapolis, where he worked as an employment discrimination and civil rights lawyer before entering politics. [...] | Jacob Frey | | Frey in 2025 | | 48th Mayor of Minneapolis | | Incumbent | | Assumed office January 2, 2018 | | Preceded by | Betsy Hodges | | Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 3rd ward | | In office January 2, 2014 – January 2, 2018 | | Preceded by | Diane Hofstede | | Succeeded by | Steve Fletcher | | | | Personal details | | Born | Jacob Lawrence Frey (1981-07-23) July 23, 1981 (age 44) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. | | Party | Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") (DFL) | | Spouses | Michelle Lilienthal ​ ​ (m. 2009; div. 2014)​ Sarah Clarke ​ (m. 2016)​ | | Children | 2 | | Education | College of William & Mary (BA) Villanova University (JD) | | Signature | | Website | Campaign website | [...] In 2012, Frey founded and organized the first Big Gay Race, a 5K charity race to raise money for Minnesotans United for All Families, a political group organizing for marriage equality. Frey ran in the 2013 Minneapolis City Council election to represent Ward 3. He received the Democratic–Farmer–Labor endorsement, as well as endorsements from more than 40 elected officials and organizations. His platform promised better constituent services, to spur residential development, increase the number and variety of small and local businesses, push for full funding of affordable housing, and address climate change. He defeated incumbent Diane Hofstede with more than 60% of the vote and took office on January 2, 2014. He served one term on the Minneapolis City Council before becoming mayor.

  • Jacob Frey - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Jacob Frey (/fraɪ/ FRY; born July 23, 1981) is an American politician. He is the mayor") of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. He was elected to the Minneapolis City Council") in 2013, representing the Third Ward. ## References [change | change source] 1. ↑ Jacob Frey for Our City (2013-02-05). Where in the Ward is Jacob Frey?. Retrieved 2017-10-29. 2. ↑ Helal, Liala (November 7, 2013) "Minneapolis demographics change; younger candidates shape new City Council", MPR News. This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it. Retrieved from "" Categories: [...] | Jacob Frey | | 48th Mayor of Minneapolis") | | Incumbent | | Assumed office January 2, 2018 | | Preceded by | Betsy Hodges") | | Member of the Minneapolis City Council") from the 3rd Ward | | In office January 2, 2014 – January 2, 2018 | | Preceded by | Diane Hofstede | | Succeeded by | Steve Fletcher | | | | Personal details | | Born | (1981-07-23) July 23, 1981 (age 44) Oakton, Virginia, U.S. | | Political party | Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") | | Spouse(s) | Sarah Clarke | | Residence | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | | Alma mater | College of William and Mary Villanova University | | Signature | [...] Retrieved from "" Categories: 1981 births Living people Mayors of Minneapolis Democratic Party (United States) politicians_politicians "Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians") Hidden category: American people stubs Jacob Frey Add topic

  • [PDF] Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey grew up in northern Virginia and ...

    Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey grew up in northern Virginia and went to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA on a track scholarship. After graduating with a degree in government, he began running professionally while attending law school at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA. That’s when he came to Minneapolis to run the Twin Cities Marathon where two things happened. First, his time qualified him to compete with Team USA at the 2007 PanAm Games. Second and more importantly, he fell in love with Minneapolis. The day after Jacob graduated, he drove 1,200 miles west to his chosen home Minneapolis. As an employment and civil rights attorney, Jacob became an active community organizer. In 2011, he spearheaded efforts to launch the Big Gay Race, which raised over $250,000 to [...] to launch the Big Gay Race, which raised over $250,000 to help defeat the proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman. He also became involved in advocacy for the homeless, helping tenants who lost their homes in North Minneapolis. In 2012, the City of Minneapolis awarded its inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Award to Mayor Frey for his civil rights work. Jacob successfully ran to represent the Third Ward on the city council in 2013, defeating a long-time incumbent with a platform centered on constituent services, increasing residential growth, growing the number and variety of small and local businesses, and fully funding affordable housing. During his time as a Council Member, the Third Ward accounted for more than 65 percent of all growth in [...] Ward accounted for more than 65 percent of all growth in Minneapolis, affordable housing was funded at record levels, and gained a new community-based school that is winning awards. Since his election as Mayor in 2017, Jacob has championed an agenda centered on increasing access to affordable housing throughout the city, strengthening community-police relations, and fueling economic growth through inclusive policies. From a record-setting $50 million investment in the city’s efforts to expand and preserve affordable housing to helping launch the state’s only black-owned financial institution to strengthening the Police Department’s body-worn camera policy, Jacob is delivering results and laying a strong foundation for a stronger Minneapolis.

  • About Jacob Frey - Mayor - City of Minneapolis

    Minneapolis City of Lakes Logo Minneapolis City of Lakes Logo Minneapolis City of Lakes Logo # Meet Jacob ## About Jacob Frey Mayor Jacob Frey Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey grew up in northern Virginia. He went to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia on a track scholarship. After graduating with a degree in government, he began running professionally. At the same time, he attended law school at Villanova University in Philadelphia. That’s when he came to Minneapolis to run the Twin Cities Marathon and fell in love with the city. The day after graduating, he drove 1,200 miles west, making Minneapolis his chosen home. [...] As an employment and civil rights attorney, Jacob became an active community organizer. In 2011, he led efforts to launch the Big Gay Race and raised over $250,000 to help defeat a proposed amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. He also became involved in advocacy for those experiencing homelessness, helping tenants who lost their homes in North Minneapolis. In 2012, the City of Minneapolis gave Jacob its first Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for his civil rights work. Voters elected Jacob to represent the Third Ward on the City Council in 2013. As a Council Member, he aimed to strengthen neighborhoods, promote growth, and support small businesses. He also sought full funding for affordable housing initiatives. [...] Through several reforms and initiatives, Jacob has helped change the culture of the Minneapolis Police Department. He has improved accountability, officer wellness, and public safety policies. His work has led to updates in the department's body camera and use-of-force policies. It has also expanded the City's 24/7 crisis response system for behavioral crises.

  • About Jacob — Jacob Frey for Our City

    As an employment and civil rights attorney, Jacob developed a strong commitment to community organizing. He championed efforts to support marriage equality, tenant and housing rights, and employee non-discrimination rights. In recognition of this work, Jacob was honored as the first annual recipient of the City of Minneapolis Martin Luther King Jr. Award. As a Council Member for Minneapolis’ Third Ward, Jacob's leadership has resulted in record numbers of small business openings, substantial public realm and green space improvements, increases in affordable housing, and a new public school. [...] Along with falling in love with Minneapolis, Jacob fell in love with a strong, intelligent, and passionate partner, Sarah Clarke. Jacob and Sarah met through community organizing and continue to support each other’s work to champion shared passions for environmental sustainability, economic development, and social justice. In September 2020, Frida Jade Frey joined the family. Jacob and Sarah are expecting their second child this year.

Location Data

Jacob-Burckhardt-Straße, Neuburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, 79098, Deutschland

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Coordinates: 47.9988975, 7.8570652

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