Kaohly Her: St. Paul businesses down 60-70% due to ICE operations
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
Hair and wig salon empowers young girls, helps children in need
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows.
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows.
Maplewood salon hopes to inspire young girls
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has the ‘Signature’ story.
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has the ‘Signature’ story.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Gov. Walz proposes $10 million relief package for small businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
The Minnesota governor is proposing one-time forgivable loans for small businesses in the state impacted by Operation Metro Surge as part of a $10 million relief package.
The Minnesota governor is proposing one-time forgivable loans for small businesses in the state impacted by Operation Metro Surge as part of a $10 million relief package.
ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz addresses small business challenges amid federal surge
Gov. Tim Walz spoke on the impacts that the federal surge is having on small businesses across Minnesota., adding that after recently speaking with federal officials, he expects the surge of federal agents in the state to end soon.
Gov. Tim Walz spoke on the impacts that the federal surge is having on small businesses across Minnesota., adding that after recently speaking with federal officials, he expects the surge of federal agents in the state to end soon.
Business near Alex Pretti memorial bouncing back
Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.
Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.
South Minneapolis businesses bounce back after ICE protests
Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.
Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.
Small business owners address ICE economic impact
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Minneapolis business owners create ‘community of kindness’
From fundraising for immigrant families to offering free food, local business owners in Minneapolis are doing what they can to help their community during increased federal immigration enforcement.
From fundraising for immigrant families to offering free food, local business owners in Minneapolis are doing what they can to help their community during increased federal immigration enforcement.
North Star Deli owner struggles amid ICE presence in south Minneapolis
North Star Deli in South Minneapolis is speaking out about the impact of increased ICE presence in Minneapolis.
North Star Deli in South Minneapolis is speaking out about the impact of increased ICE presence in Minneapolis.
Second ‘National Day of Action’ planned to demand ‘ICE Out’ of Minnesota
A second "National Day of Action" protesting ongoing ICE operations is taking place in the Twin Cities on Friday, with those participating being encouraged to skip school and work, while refraining from spending. At the same time, local businesses are reporting a desperate need for support.
A second "National Day of Action" protesting ongoing ICE operations is taking place in the Twin Cities on Friday, with those participating being encouraged to skip school and work, while refraining from spending. At the same time, local businesses are reporting a desperate need for support.
James Beard Awards 2026: Here are Minnesota's semifinalists
Several Minnesota establishments and chefs are nominated as 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists - known as one of the highest honors in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Several Minnesota establishments and chefs are nominated as 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists - known as one of the highest honors in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Twin Cities restaurants impacted by increased ICE presence
The ICE surge is turning vibrant shopping areas into ghost towns, particularly affecting Hispanic-owned businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The ICE surge is turning vibrant shopping areas into ghost towns, particularly affecting Hispanic-owned businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
Hastings American Legion closes abruptly on Christmas Eve
The Hastings American Legion closed abruptly on Christmas Eve, leaving a community without a watering hole, employees without jobs and a Facebook message board enraged.
The Hastings American Legion closed abruptly on Christmas Eve, leaving a community without a watering hole, employees without jobs and a Facebook message board enraged.
Hastings American Legion abruptly closes on Christmas Eve
The Hastings American Legion closed abruptly on Christmas Eve, leaving a community without a watering hole, employees without jobs and a Facebook message board enraged.
The Hastings American Legion closed abruptly on Christmas Eve, leaving a community without a watering hole, employees without jobs and a Facebook message board enraged.
St. Paul grocer's delivery eases ICE fears
When federal agents started their immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, customers quickly dwindled at Bymore Mercado in St. Paul. The grocery store said it lost 75 percent of them within days.
When federal agents started their immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, customers quickly dwindled at Bymore Mercado in St. Paul. The grocery store said it lost 75 percent of them within days.
1,100 MN cannabis businesses have received preliminary approval
Minnesota saw high demand for cannabis business dispensary licenses, and it may be going faster than the market can handle. Nick Halter with Axios Twin Cities joined FOX 9 on Tuesday to talk about the cannabis marketplace in Minnesota.
Minnesota saw high demand for cannabis business dispensary licenses, and it may be going faster than the market can handle. Nick Halter with Axios Twin Cities joined FOX 9 on Tuesday to talk about the cannabis marketplace in Minnesota.