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Minneapolis Small Businesses Face $20M Weekly Losses Amid Metro Surge

2/10/2026

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Minneapolis Businesses Struggle

Operation Metro Surge is causing severe financial losses for Minneapolis small businesses, with estimated weekly revenue losses of $10 million to $20 million citywide.
The Lake Street corridor alone has lost $46 million since December 2025.
Many businesses report daily losses of thousands of dollars and fear closure within weeks.
With no federal relief available, community leaders warn the impact extends beyond business to jobs and local stability.

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Evans Faces Decline

In Minneapolis, the presence of federal immigration agents has created fear among small business owners, including Shontay Evans of Tay’s Secret Garden.
Evans reports declining sales and is considering closing her business.
Two fatal shootings involving federal agents heightened tension and echoed past civil unrest.
A survey finds 90% of local businesses stressed by immigration enforcement and many report canceled events.

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Minneapolis Businesses Struggle

Operation Metro Surge is causing severe financial losses for Minneapolis small businesses, with estimated weekly revenue losses of $10 million to $20 million citywide.
The Lake Street corridor alone has lost $46 million since December 2025.
Many businesses report daily losses of thousands of dollars and fear closure within weeks.
With no federal relief available, community leaders warn the impact extends beyond business to jobs and local stability.

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