Today, we’ll dive into the recent unrest in Minnesota, a state grappling with significant upheaval tied to immigration policies and labor movements, culminating in a historic moment: the 2026 Minnesota General Strike.On January 23, 2026, something monumental happened. Minnesota witnessed its first general strike in 80 years. Organized by labor unions, community organizations, and faith leaders, this strike was not just about labor rights; it was a powerful protest against the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. Specifically, the expansions in federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, operations had sent ripples of fear through local communities.

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