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Operators and brands caught in the crosshairs in Minneapolis

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, and how business owners, their customers and employees are navigating the tension there.

In this week’s Working Lunch, Joe Kefauver and Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies give their view of the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, which has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Business owners, their customers, and, perhaps most importantly, their employees are caught in the middle. They discuss challenges operators are having in navigating the issue and protecting their interests, while avoiding the politics (or not).

 

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