In an exclusive interview with WCCO, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar announced she is endorsing Sen. Omar Fateh for the Minneapolis mayoral race.

While incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey has been endorsed by Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar in his bid for a third term , this is Fateh's biggest endorsement to date.

"I am excited to announce that I will be supporting Sen. Fateh for Mayor of Minneapolis," Omar said.

Omar put her stamp of approval on a grateful state Sen. Fateh, who envisions a city that is more equal.

"I am really excited to have her support," Fateh said. "Minneapolis seems to be a tale of two cities: one for the wealthy and well-connected and one for everyone else."

The congresswoman believes the 35-year-old Democratic Socialist can lead with a progressive agenda.

"I hav

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