Minneapolis Somali Shops Disrupted

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Somali-owned businesses in Minneapolis are experiencing severe disruption following intensified immigration enforcement actions affecting the Somali community. At Karmel Mall, a central hub for Somali traders, many shops have closed temporarily as Somali customers and employees avoid the area due to fear of detention. Business owners report sharp drops in sales, staffing shortages, and uncertainty about reopening, threatening incomes and the sustainability of a commercial center that supports Somali families and community networks.