NEW: Now Nearly 500 Minnesota Businesses To Close In Protest Of ICE

NEW: Now Nearly 500 Minnesota Businesses To Close In Protest Of ICE

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President Donald Trump's 'Operation Metro Surge' has brought thousands of federal agents, including ICE, into the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, and it has created a swell of well-publicized controversy, tension, violent confrontations, and protests.

Recently, Minnesota-based faith leaders, unions, and other community groups called for a show of solidarity against ICE actions in the state in the form of a one-day economic blackout in Minnesota on Friday, January 23.

They're calling it a 'Day of Truth and Freedom,' and it has now reportedly been endorsed by some Minnesota labor unions, including the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, St. Paul Federation of Educators, Unite Here Local 17, SEIU Local 26, Unidos MN, and ATU transit union. The Minnesota Nurses Association has also formally endorsed the event.

List Of Minnesota Businesses That Will Be Closed On January 23

**UPDATE: As of 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, there are now nearly 400 businesses planning to close for the 'Day of Truth and Freedom', including places in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. The businesses are listed below alphabetically.

Bring Me The News is tracking all the businesses closing on Friday and updating the list accordingly.

 

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Other Businesses Taking Action On January 23

While the following businesses will not be officially closed on the 'Day of Truth and Freedom,' they are reportedly planning special things for people on that day:

  • All's Well Sauna outside Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis: For every sauna pass sold on January 23, it will donate a sauna pass to community volunteers "who need a space to recharge."
  • Berlin in Minneapolis: 100% of profits from food, beverage, and tickets will be donated to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
  • Blackbird Revolt in Minneapolis: It'll be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for poster-making and other free activities.
  • Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis: It will be open "for those who need community, connection, and a place to rest safely." It will donate a portion of the day's proceeds to "provide groceries for local families who are sheltering in place."
  • Brühaven Craft Co. in Minneapolis: Opens at 4 p.m. A portion of the day's proceeds will go to the Immigrant Law Center of MN.
  • Can Can Wonderland, Dark Horse Bar & Eatery, and Saint Paul Brewing in St. Paul: The Eclective Creative Collective is donating 10% of all sales from its three businesses to the Immigrant Law Center of MN from January 19 to 25.
  • Clay Squared Gallery in Minneapolis: It will offer a free community "Clay Play" on Saturday, January 24, from 1-5 p.m.
  • Crema in Minneapolis: It will be open from 6:30 a.m. to noon. A portion of the proceeds from Friday's sales will be donated to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
  • Disco Death Records in Minneapolis: In addition to closing, it says it will distribute free sandwiches and coffee outside the cafe and record store from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul: "Instead of closing, we have decided to stay open and donate 100% of our revenue from the day to Every Meal, a Minnesota-based nonprofit working to ensure children have access to good food."
  • eM Que Viet in St. Paul: It "will be staying open as a safe space for our community." Additionally, 50% of all drink sales will be donated to CAPI. It'll also host a donation drive from Monday to Wednesday next week to "help CAPI's food shelf and direct delivery service."
  • The Lowbrow in Minneapolis: Staying open on January 23 and donating 100% of profits to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
  • Modist Brewing in Minneapolis: While it will be closed for business, it will open the taproom from 12–6 p.m. to serve free hot dogs to anyone participating in the day's action.
  • Nicollet ACE Hardware in Minneapolis: It will be open on Friday, but all profits will be donated to the Immigrant Law Center and Calvary Food Shelf. "As a small, local business, we believe our role right now is to be here for people who need essential items, safety supplies, or emergency support. For that reason, we will remain open this Friday," reads a message shared on Facebook.
  • Seward Cafe in Minneapolis: It'll be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to distribute donations and offer a place "to rest and use the restroom." Free food will be offered, and drinks will be cash only
  • T-Rex Cookie Company in Eagan: Donating 20% of sales on January 23 to the  Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
  • Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis: "The Trylon Cinema stands in solidarity with the general strike on Friday, January 23. As a communal space for our city, we will be open that evening, donating all proceeds to Soup for You Cafe."
  • Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul: will be open "as a place for our community to gather and recharge." Additionally, $2 from every beer will be donated to Neighborhood House. It'll continue to collect goods for Neighborhood House as well.

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50 Biggest Sources of Immigrants to Minnesota, Ranked

Minnesota is home to people from every corner of the globe. Using the latest U.S. Census data analyzed by Stacker, this gallery ranks the countries with the largest immigrant populations living in Minnesota today.

Gallery Credit: Minnesota Now

 

 

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