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St. Cloud Still Grappling with Effects of ICE Clash Three Months Ago
Business owners say foot traffic fell after the clash, while clinics and cafes saw more fear, mental health strain and fewer walk-in customers.
- Three months after a chaotic January 12 clash between Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and protesters at Star City Mall, business activity is slowly returning to normal.
- Operation Metro Surge, which saw federal agents arrest more than 3,700 people statewide, triggered the January 12 raid at Star City Mall where approximately 60 officers converged.
- Hayat Clinic provider Salma Mohamud reported a sharp drop in patient visits following the incident, while bystander Adam Whitten, who was pepper-sprayed, received aid from Somali community members.
- St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson emphasized the need to "strike a balance" as the community navigates the aftermath, noting that customers are now returning to local businesses.
- Social worker Farhiya Iman stated that community members continue processing trauma from the event, adding that resources are needed to combat ongoing mental health issues for those impacted.
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Duluth News Tribune
St. Cloud still grappling with effects of ICE clash three months ago
ST. CLOUD — On a bright, sunny day, cars are packed in the parking lot of Star City Mall in St. Cloud. People eat in restaurants, peruse the shelves at a market, and sit in a clinic waiting room. It’s a stark contrast to the chaos and fear that dramatically played out three months ago, on Jan. 12, after dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and about 200 protesters and onlookers clashed here during Operation Metro Surge. Bystander…
3 months after Star City Mall incident, St. Cloud residents still recovering from ICE impact
ST. CLOUD — On a bright sunny day, cars are packed in the parking lot of the Star City Mall at 33rd Street and Third Avenue North in St. Cloud. People eat in restaurants, peruse the shelves at a market, and sit in a clinic waiting room. It’s a stark contrast to the chaos and fear that dramatically played out three months ago, on Jan. 12, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and protesters clashed here during Operation Metro Sur…
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