Madison small businesses, residents and lawmakers show solidarity with Minnesota

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Madison small businesses and residents, protesting a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota, are showing solidarity Friday by shutting down or donating proceeds to immigration and other advocacy organizations, with marches and rallies planned during the day.

The businesses are following a call for a “nationwide shutdown” — a day of no school, no work and no shopping. According to the Guardian, the call for the shutdown came from several student groups at the …

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