"A Day Without Immigrants": Minnesota Businesses Taking Part In Nationwide Movement Monday

CBS Minnesota

February 23, 2025

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Numerous businesses across the United States, including Minnesota, will shut their doors Monday, workers will stay home and consumers are urged not to shop.

The reason? "A Day Without Immigrants," a nationwide initiative aimed at demonstrating the vital role immigrants play in the U.S. economy and protesting recent anti-immigrant policies.

The movement highlights immigrant workers' contributions and their everyday impact on businesses, from restaurants to retail shops. Many local businesses, including restaurants like Michelandia Bar and Grill in South St. Paul, are participating in solidarity.

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