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News in English (USA) / 17.01.2026 / 05:00

Businesses in Minnesota Struggle Amid Increased ICE Enforcement, Community Unites for Support

In Minneapolis and the surrounding areas, local businesses are facing significant challenges due to an increased presence of ICE officers. Many small enterprises, particularly immigrant-run restaurants, are experiencing revenue losses ranging from 50% to 80%, forcing some to close or limit their operations. As the crackdown on immigrant communities intensifies, corporate giants in the state have largely remained silent, failing to offer support during this crisis. Community members are stepping up, organizing fundraising efforts and providing resources for those impacted by immigration enforcement. Incidents of ICE agents confronting patrons at restaurants have sparked outrage, prompting local businesses to take a stand against such actions. As tensions rise, the minority-owned and immigrant corridors in the Twin Cities are nearly shut down, leading to widespread anxiety and uncertainty about the future.
The Christian Science Monitor, Reuters, CNN, CBS News, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, MinnPost, Axios, Star Tribune, MPR News, Northern News Now