Minneapolis Considers $5M to Aid Businesses Hurt by ICE Operations
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-02-16T08:03:53.740Z
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Minneapolis businesses struggling in the wake of Operation Metro Surge immigration operations could receive a boost if the City Council approves a proposal to reallocate $5 million in grant funding....
Minneapolis businesses struggling in the wake of Operation Metro Surge immigration operations could receive a boost if the City Council approves a proposal to reallocate $5 million in grant funding. The money would come from the Downtown Assets Fund, which typically maintains facilities like the Convention Center and Target Center, but the proposal suggests shifting funds without cutting services, according to KSTP.
The Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department estimates
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