Minnesota's hospitality industry took a major hit during ICE crackdown
Researchers estimated lost wages, fewer jobs and reduced working hours in Minnesota's leisure and hospitality industry from January through March 2026, compared with what would otherwise have been expected.
Table showing estimated economic losses in Minnesota's leisure and hospitality industry from January through March 2026 during Operation Metro Surge. Researchers estimated a $71 million decline in wages, approximately 4,600 fewer jobs and 3.8 million fewer worker hours compared with expected conditions.
