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Minnesota CEOs Urge Immediate De-escalation After Statewide Shootings

PUBLISHED Jan 25, 2026, 3:49 PM ET

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Minnesota CEOs Urge Immediate De-escalation After Statewide Shootings

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MINNEAPOLIS — More than 60 Minnesota-based company CEOs signed an open letter Sunday urging immediate de-escalation after two fatal shootings by federal agents amid an immigration enforcement operation. The letter, posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website, called on state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions and restore calm. Executives said disruptions affect employees, communities directly. Signatories include leaders from Target, Best Buy, 3M, General Mills and UnitedHealth. The plea followed video and reporting about a second civilian death during the enforcement surge in Minneapolis this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

ICE launched Operation Metro Surge enforcement activities in the Minneapolis metropolitan area (prior to late January).
Approximately three weeks before Jan. 26, media reported a first civilian fatality during enforcement actions.
Jan. 26: Video and reports described a second civilian death in Minneapolis during an encounter involving federal agents.
Jan. 26 (Sunday): The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce posted an open letter signed by over 60 CEOs calling for immediate de-escalation.
Following the letter, businesses, community leaders and officials faced increased pressure to coordinate responses and address safety concerns.

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Who Benefited

A successful de-escalation would benefit businesses, their employees and Minnesota communities by reducing disruptions, restoring consumer and employee confidence, and allowing economic and civic activities to resume with greater stability.

Who Impacted

Families of the deceased, local residents, immigrant communities and frontline workers have suffered loss, trauma and heightened fear; businesses also face operational disruption and reputational strain amid unrest.

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