Minnesota ICE raids leave immigrant workers home, businesses struggling

Several businesses across the Twin Cities metro are fighting to stay functioning as ICE raids fuel fears among workers and customers

By: Tyler Church

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 1,061

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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It was a Monday evening at the Midtown Global Market. Normally, the market, which calls itself the economic and cultural center for Lake Street business, would see a healthy weeknight dinner rush. With more than 1.5 million annual visitors and more than 30 vendors, expects a healthy flow of customers.

This night, it sat nearly silent.

Manny Gonzalez, the owner of Manny’s Tortas, has been a vendor at the market since it …

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