Recently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that it will begin accepting IEEPA tariff refund requests starting April 20 at 8:00 AM ET.

If your business paid these tariffs, you may now be eligible to get that money back.

If you're behind on payments or concerned about future obligations, you have options.

Resources for Federal Immigration Presence on Lake Street

Recommended steps from the City of Minneapolis if your business has sustained financial losses.

A collective effort is calling for a statewide strike of non-violent moral action against I.C.E. actions in Minnesota on Friday, January 23rd. The strike calls for no work, no school, no shopping or spending money. There will be a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis at 2:00 pm.

The Lake Street Council office is closed from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. We will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Lake Street Council encourages businesses and property owners to clear snow from the sidewalks around their property as quickly as possible to maintain good access. Minnesota snows are unpredictable and can dramatically change customer traffic flow, but maintaining clear sidewalks is one key element to reducing barriers for our customers and nearby residents.

A statement from the Lake Street Council.

Step-by-step article of how to start a LLC in Minnesota.