Study: Operation Metro Surge cost Minnesota an estimated 4,600 hospitality jobs in 3 months

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 638

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Operation Metro Surge cost Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality sector an estimated 4,600 jobs and $71 million in wages, according to a new study.

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