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Douglas County adopts law requiring stores to report theft — but drops fines for failing to do so

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Douglas County commissioners passed a measure Tuesday that requires hundreds of retail stores in unincorporated parts of the county to file a report with law enforcement when thieves…

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Battle over sites near future San Jose BART station may go to trial

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · San Francisco, California Local News

SAN JOSE — A fight over sites near a BART station east of downtown San Jose might be headed to a jury trial that would pit small business…

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How has the Somali community shaped the workforce in Minnesota?

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

The Feeding Our Future fraud case made national headlines and spurred a surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Minnesota. Prosecutors say fraudsters lied, taking at…

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SOS put out for Twin Cities small businesses amid ICE surge

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Several Twin Cities small businesses say Operation Metro Surge has cost them millions of dollars in revenue. Now, they’re asking for the community’s help.  A group of business…

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Grants to give helping hand to St. Paul’s immigrant-owned businesses impacted by ICE operation

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Some businesses are struggling amid Operation Metro Surge, but community members in St. Paul are working to keep them afloat.   Margarita Valladares takes the keys and locks…

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Small Business Administration shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency’s main lending program.  Starting March 1, only U.S.…

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Some businesses that closed for Minnesota general strike won’t shut down for national one

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A nationwide strike is planned for Friday to stand with immigrant communities and protest ICE activity, but some Minnesota businesses may not be as involved this time around. …

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Minnesota businesses close in solidarity with anti-ICE protestors, but keep working to feed them

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of…

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L.A.’s defense industry is booming. Federal funding crunch could change that

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

When former Space X engineer Josh Giegel launched his North Hollywood tech company Gambit in 2023, he had a vision for the battlefield of the future, one with…

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Willmar restaurant workers detained by ICE agents who visited business for lunch

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

While many of the headlines have focused on the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota is feeling the impacts of the immigration crackdown, too.  In Willmar, community members say U.S.…

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West Sacramento mayor announces campaign for California US House District 6

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

West Sacramento’s mayor is the latest person to announce plans to campaign for one of California’s congressional districts in the 2026 midterm election since the passing of Proposition…

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‘We won’t survive’: Small retailers missing out on Boxing Day sales

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Australian shoppers are splashing big cash in the post-Christmas sales, but some small businesses say they are not feeling the love. The week between Christmas and New Year…

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As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels

December 29, 2025December 30, 2025 · Finance

HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. But that’s not how it…

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Social media comment has some local business owners cutting ties with Shop Local Raleigh

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

A Facebook comment in an online networking group is causing a stir among some of Raleigh’s small business owners.  On Dec. 20, an anonymous commenter in a local networking…

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San Jose bakery seeks public help following attack

December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 · San Francisco, California Local News

SAN JOSE — Peters’ Bakery, the 90-year-old San Jose institution, is hoping the public can help them identify the person who caused chaos in the shop this December.…

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A CEO Once Told Me His Company Was Stable. Turns Out, He Was Wrong

December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 · Business

He wasn’t arrogant. He was calm. Confident, even. The numbers were solid. The products were respected. Customers seemed loyal. From the inside, everything felt fine, and that was the problem.…

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Bohemia printing company shifts to new internal leadership | Long Island Business News

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 · Business

A Bohemia printing company transitions to new internal ownership as founders retire, preserving decades of experience and company culture Adina Genn Source link

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The Powerful Lesson on Culture a Manager Shared That I’ll Never Forget

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 · Business

It happened after a meeting that felt…off.  Nothing exploded. No one yelled. However, the energy was tense. People talked past each other, and several commitments quietly evaporated once…

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This Iconic NYC Business Is Fighting Its Landlord. The Case Is a Cautionary Tale for Entrepreneurs

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 · Business

For more than 50 years, Jimmy’s Corner, a small dive bar founded by famed boxing trainer and cutman Jimmy Glenn, has been an iconic fixture of Times Square…

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Small businesses face their own affordability crunch because of tariffs and health insurance costs

December 18, 2025December 22, 2025 · Finance

Some small business owners say they are facing their own affordability crisis because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs. Shirley Modlin, who owns 3D Design and…

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