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Crooked Spoon Ice Cream Closes Fairhaven Location Amid Sale

1/22/2026

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Ice Cream Closure

Crooked Spoon Ice Cream in Bellingham, Washington, will close its Fairhaven location on January 25 due to a building sale.
The owners say the closure does not reflect the business's health and that products will continue to be sold in stores nationwide.
In Switzerland, lawyers for bar owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti, who face manslaughter charges after a New Year's Eve fire, criticized media narratives and cited safety concerns about the venue's materials.

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ICE Enforcement Impact

ICE enforcement has impacted Twin Cities restaurants, prompting many to alter operations, reduce hours, and switch to takeout-only services.
Rolando Diaz of Marna’s Eatery says staff are hesitant to work due to ICE encounters.
Miguel Lopez of Homi Restaurant described a return to COVID-like fears, with customers being questioned about immigration status.
Fardowsa Abdul Ali of Albi Kitchen expresses concerns about harassment and customer loss, contemplating hiring security despite constraints.

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Mischief Store Audit

ICE agents delivered an audit notice to Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul, Minnesota, requesting employment and payroll records after Abigail Adelsheim-Marshall, co-owner, criticized ICE tactics on TV.
Dan Marshall, co-owner, linked the timing to his daughter's comments.
The store opposed U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Customer support surged after the audit, prompting Mischief Toy Store to close online sales and focus on local charity donations.

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Historical Context

The 1924 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind defined citizenship criteria, impacting immigrant communities and fueling ongoing immigration debates. Today, businesses like Crooked Spoon Ice Cream in Bellingham face closures due to external pressures, while ICE enforcement in the Twin Cities forces immigrant-owned restaurants to adapt, highlighting the lasting economic and social challenges stemming from historical immigration policies.

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Ice Cream Closure

Crooked Spoon Ice Cream in Bellingham, Washington, will close its Fairhaven location on January 25 due to a building sale.
The owners say the closure does not reflect the business's health and that products will continue to be sold in stores nationwide.
In Switzerland, lawyers for bar owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti, who face manslaughter charges after a New Year's Eve fire, criticized media narratives and cited safety concerns about the venue's materials.

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