Minneapolis to Aid Businesses With $7 Million Fund After Immigration Operation
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-02-26T13:03:22.884Z
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Minneapolis businesses reeling from a federal immigration enforcement operation will receive assistance from a $7 million small business resilience fund, approved by the City Council. The city...
Minneapolis businesses reeling from a federal immigration enforcement operation will receive assistance from a $7 million small business resilience fund, approved by the City Council. The city estimates that businesses lost a total of $203 million in revenue and wages because of Operation Metro Surge, according to the Minnesota Daily.
Immigrant-owned businesses, especially those on Lake Street, have suffered significant financial setbacks, the Minnesota Daily reports. Revenue drops of 80 percent
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