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Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces bid for Hennepin County Attorney
The Brief Rep. Cedrick Frazier announced his bid for Hennepin County Attorney on Monday. Mary Moriarty announced two weeks ago she wouldn't seek re-election as county attorney. Frazier considered running for the office in 2022, but ultimately dropped out. (FOX 9) - Two weeks after Mary Moriarty announced she wouldn't seek re-election as Hennepin County Attorney, state Rep. Cedrick Frazier announced his bid for her office. Rep. Cedrick Frazier running for Hennepin County Attorney What we know In a statement on Monday, Rep. Frazier announced he would run to become the next Hennepin County Attorney. Rep. Frazier announced he would seek the DFL endorsement for the seat and already has the endorsement of Attorney General Keith Ellison. The backstory In a video shared as part of his campaign announcement, Frazier shared some of his background, discussing growing up in a low-income neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. "The failed legal policies of the '80s and '90s took a devastating toll on communities like the one I grew up in," says Fraizer. "My neighborhood faced widespread gang violence and drug trafficking. I lost loved ones, both to the tragedies of gun violence and the harsh realities of the legal system." Frazier came to Minnesota to attend college and play football. He ultimately worked his way through law school and became an attorney. In 2025, Frazier is in his third term as a representative in the Minnesota House. Frazier was expected to be in the running to step into the DFL's top role in the Minnesota House following the assassination of Melissa Hortman. Moriarty not running Local perspective Earlier this month, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced she would not seek re-election as Hennepin County Attorney. Moriarty is in her first term after replacing longtime county attorney Mike Freeman in 2022 after his retirement. In a statement on Aug. 6, Moriarty said: "I ran for this office to do the hard work; the work that desperately needed doing and the work the voters chose when I was elected in 2022 by 16 points. We've become accustomed to elected officials who don't deliver results and end up more invested in clinging to power than doing the work of the people. That is not me. As I have weighed whether I wanted to spend the last year and a half of my term focused primarily on campaigning or continuing to transform this office, the choice became clear. I want to focus on running the office, rather than running for office. I trust that the voters who overwhelmingly elected me just two and a half years ago will choose a candidate in 2026 to build on our work, which is proving to make Hennepin County safer and more just." Moriarty has faced several controversies during her term, including a caustic relationship with the Minneapolis police chief and criticism over how she handled juvenile offenders. Her term runs through 2026. The Source Rep. Cedrick Frazier released a statement on Monday he's running to be the next Hennepin County Attorney. Solve the daily Crossword
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18-05-2025
- Health
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Democrats say the fight for undocumented immigrant healthcare isn't over, despite budget deal
The Brief Last week, legislative leaders announced a bipartisan deal that would finally bring the legislature one-step closer to passing a two-year budget. Progressive Democrats immediately opposed the deal, as it comes at the cost of healthcare for undocumented immigrants. While 33 Democrats vowed not to support a bill ending the program, several party leaders said they have a plan to keep the program and still get the budget passed on time. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota lawmakers are butting heads at the State Capitol as they try to pass a two-year budget. The backstory A program providing healthcare for undocumented Minnesotans took effect at the start of the year. The Department of Human Services has reported that it has already cost 32 percent more than projected, with almost triple the expected enrollment. Democrats have argued that providing preventative healthcare is more cost-effective than forcing individuals to visit the emergency room when they need care. Those opposed have vowed to vote 'no' on the measure, which could threaten a deal. What they're saying Rep. Cedrick Frazier told reporters Saturday that democrats were working on a plan that would ensure undocumented individuals continue to receive healthcare. "We're talking to folks behind the scenes and we're going to work things out," he said. DFL House Floor Leader Jamie Long told FOX 9 he anticipates the issue will be removed from the larger budget bill and voted on separately. "Its going to be interesting to see if the DFL caucuses are able to pull together and actually stick to the deal they made or be de-railed by their far left flank," said GOP House Floor Leader Harry Niska. What's next Lawmakers in St. Paul acknowledged that it is likely – if not inevitable – that they are headed for a special session. The legislative session is scheduled to end Monday at midnight, but as lawmakers continue to work through individual budget bills it is unlikely they will meet that deadline.
