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Council confirms Frey’s pick as next Minneapolis Fire chief
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city council approved the mayor's choice for the position.
Minneapolis has a new fire department leader. The city council approved the mayor's choice for the position. This individual has experience leading major public safety agencies, including roles in California and Connecticut.
He currently holds a position in Saudi Arabia. His background includes working with the US Department of Defense. He will take over the position soon, replacing the previous chief who retired.
Further information about the new chief and his experience is available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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