Jamison Whiting Bridges Minneapolis Divide | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

In a city torn by division, new Minneapolis City Council member Jamison Whiting is stepping in as a unifier—despite fierce criticism from both sides. Just six months into his role, he’s pushing for civility, building bridges with even his fiercest political opponents, including Mayor Jacob Frey’s biggest critic. His personal story—raised by a tough Irish Catholic mom and a Black dad who died tragically before he was a teen—fuels his drive to serve. A former city attorney who joined after George Floyd’s murder, he’s seen firsthand how police can be open to reform. Now, he’s balancing his…