Minneapolis' Lyn-Lake neighborhood still feeling effects from Operation Metro Surge
Officials say Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis over $203 million in impact. Many neighborhoods, like Lyn-Lake, are still feeling the effects.
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Officials say Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis over $203 million in impact. Many neighborhoods, like Lyn-Lake, are still feeling the effects.
Federal agents are largely out of Minnesota, but the impact is still being felt. State leaders say the economy could take months, if not years, to recover. An establishment in Shakopee said its business came to a screeching halt.
Federal agents are largely out of Minnesota, but the impact is still being felt. State leaders say the economy could take months, if not years, to recover. Adam Duxter shares the reality for one family in the southwest metro.
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The financial fallout from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations is costly. Minneapolis officials estimate the impact to be $203 million for January alone. That includes tens of millions of dollars in lost wages for people afraid to go to work and revenue for businesses that lost customers. As the city puts together a plan to cover the economic blow, Jeff Wagner explains how a nonprofit is already stepping up to help.
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A new, online fundraiser now aims to support Twin Cities restaurants financially impacted during Operation Metro Surge.
A nationwide strike is planned for Friday to stand with immigrant communities and protest ICE activity, but some Minnesota businesses may not be as involved this time around.
A nationwide strike is planned for Friday. The goal is to stand with immigrant communities and protest ICE activity. But some Minnesota businesses may not be as involved this time around. Ubah Ali spoke with an employer who says he just can’t close up shop again.
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A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
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Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
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