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Grants To Give Helping Hand To St. Paul's Immigrant-Owned Businesses Impacted By ICE Operation
"Just hearing their stories... it's heartbreaking," said Executive Director Alma Flores. "So the need is urgent, the need is now."
February 4, 2026
Some businesses are struggling amid Operation Metro Surge, but community members in St. Paul are working to keep them afloat.
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Margarita Valladares takes the keys and locks the door of El Guanaco as a customer walks out. It's a routine now, even though the restaurant and bakery in St. Paul is open for business.
"The reason I lock the door is because of the situation we are facing outside," Valladares said.
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