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Minneapolis Faces $203M Losses Amid Operation Metro Surge

2/17/2026

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Minneapolis faces at least $203 million in losses tied to Operation Metro Surge.
Mayor Jacob Frey said small businesses and restaurants lost about $81 million in January.
The operation caused wage losses and food insecurity for about 76,200 residents.
City officials say the figures likely understate the impact because responses were limited.
As Operation Metro Surge winds down, city leaders seek state and federal relief for affected residents and businesses.

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Minneapolis faces at least $203 million in losses tied to Operation Metro Surge.
Mayor Jacob Frey said small businesses and restaurants lost about $81 million in January.
The operation caused wage losses and food insecurity for about 76,200 residents.
City officials say the figures likely understate the impact because responses were limited.
As Operation Metro Surge winds down, city leaders seek state and federal relief for affected residents and businesses.