To our community, 2026 has brought a new set of unique challenges for communities across Minnesota. The launch of Operation Metro Surge created a massive

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Grant Applications Available for Businesses Impacted by Recent ICE Activity Recent federal immigration enforcement activity across Minnesota is placing Latino and immigrant-owned businesses under severe

East Side St. Paul’s Future Hub for Business, Culture, and Community Plaza Del Sol represents more than a building — it’s creating a cornerstone of

The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) in partnership with East Side Funders Group is raising funds to support East Side and immigrant-owned businesses facing unprecedented

Support, safety, and guidance during increased ICE activity in Minnesota Recent immigration enforcement activity across Minnesota has created fear, uncertainty, and real economic hardship for