Immigration & Enforcement

Minnesota's hospitality sector is "stressed and on the brink," with profits and customer traffic falling after an early-2026 federal immigration enforcement surge and tariff increases, according to Hospitality Minnesota's 2026 State of Hospitality Report and local coverage. The industry is urging state fixes — including credit-card swipe-fee reform, changes to the liquor posting law, and adjustments to the new paid-leave rules for seasonal workers — as Twin Cities chefs Andrew Kraft and Gustavo Romero warn shrinking profitability may force closures or reduced hours.