Minneapolis economic blackout protests ICE as 700 businesses close

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in subzero temperatures in downtown Minneapolis on January 23, 2026, as part of an "ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom" strike. More than 700 businesses closed in solidarity, and labor unions endorsed the action without formally calling members to strike. The demonstration was triggered by the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer and the subsequent killing of nurse Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge.