Karmel Mall, once a bustling center of community, falls silent

Karmel Mall stands largely empty Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Khadijo Warsawe, a single mother of three and a restaurant owner at Karmel Mall, said the fear of ICE arrests has halted her livel i hood .

Once a lively gathering spot filled with the aroma of homemade foods and the sounds of chattering families, now the humming of the fridge and other machines can be heard…

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