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Hennepin County proclaims February 2026 'Shop Local Month,' urges support for immigrant-owned businesses
Summary
The Hennepin County Board adopted a proclamation designating February 2026 as Shop Local Month and urged residents to support small and immigrant-owned businesses facing reduced foot traffic and fear tied to increased federal immigration enforcement. The board adopted the proclamation by voice vote.
The Hennepin County Board voted by voice to adopt a proclamation designating February 2026 as "Shop Local Month," urging residents to support small, locally owned businesses — including immigrant-owned businesses that leaders said have faced reduced foot traffic and heightened fear amid an increased federal immigration enforcement presence.
The proclamation, read aloud by staff member Miss Rose, said the enforcement surge has caused "tremendous suffering, disruption, and fear across the county, including in our small business community," and recognized small businesses as job creators and cultural…
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