US EditionGov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
Governor Walz says federal immigration crackdown caused up to 90% sales drops for Minneapolis businesses and could end within days, easing economic strain.
- On Tuesday at 11 a.m., Gov. Tim Walz will address the impact of a federal immigration surge on small businesses across Minnesota in a press conference streamed on YouTube.
- The Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti prompted protests and street closures, disrupting access and causing economic harm across the state, according to officials.
- Along Lake Street, Minneapolis, businesses reported 80–90% sales declines and some in St. Paul saw 60–70% drops, while small businesses that closed in solidarity expect financial hits and foot traffic near Pretti memorial increased.
- Legal filings from the attorney general argue `The culture of fear created by DHS actions have caused immigrant workers to stay home, which risks damaging sectors of Minnesota's economy that disproportionately depend on immigrant workers, in addition to Minnesota's economy at large`, said Ellison.
- State officials plan a coordinated response as Gov. Tim Walz will appear with Matt Varilek of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and local business owners to discuss mounting small-business losses.
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Walz says state will soon move into 'recovery' phase of ICE surge
At a Tuesday event highlighting business hardships, Gov. Walz said that “recent discussions with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and top border official Tom Homan led him to believe a bigger drawdown could be just days away,” according to MPR News. “Walz said he hopes Homan makes an announcement by week’s end. He said Minnesota is gearing up to move into the ‘recovery’ phase.” Deputies in Duluth fatally shot a man while attempting to pull…
Walz Expects ICE to Leave Minnesota in ‘Matter of Days.’
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz (D) expressed optimism that a federal immigration crackdown in the state could conclude within “days, not weeks and months.”WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Tim Walz, White House Border Czar Tom Homan, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).WHEN & WHERE: Recent discussions took place in late January and early February 2026, with updates provided dur…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday he has reason to hope that the unprecedented U.S. federal immigration crackdown will...
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