Longtime Twin Cities restaurant owner says immigration enforcement is terrifying employees

The immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is hurting businesses after three months of activity. And it’s become so much that the owner of a long time restaurant in downtown Minneapolis owner is afraid he may have to shutdown if it lasts for another three months.

The Loon Cafe has been in business for 47 years, having survived some major challenges including the pandemic, the death of George Floyd and ensuing unrest, crime issues in the city – and even those high state and city taxes.

But owner Tim Mahoney told WCCO Radio’s Chad Hartman that if federal agents continue to strike fear in his workers, and business continues to decline, it might come time to call it quits…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS