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flag Minnesota proposes $10M in forgivable loans for small businesses harmed by federal immigration operation ending Feb 2026.

flag Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proposed a $10 million relief package offering forgivable loans of $2,500 to $25,000 to small businesses affected by the federal Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement operation, which ended in February 2026 amid civil unrest and two civilian deaths. flag Walz attributed economic harm to the federal crackdown and called on the federal government to cover recovery costs, arguing the state should not bear the financial burden. flag The plan has drawn criticism from Republicans and political commentators, who question its necessity, warn of potential fraud, and highlight Minnesota’s history of government program scandals. flag The proposal now faces legislative scrutiny amid broader debate over state spending and federal-state relations.

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