The closures come amid an ongoing federal immigration enforcement crackdown in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, which has prompted anti-ICE protests and civil unrest throughout the region.
The InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront and DoubleTree St. Paul Downtown ceased accepting guests at noon on Jan. 18, according to a statement shared via Facebook from Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures board of directors. The company, a business entity of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal government, didnt provide details about the specific concerns or an expected reopening.
"We apologize for this inconvenience and are contacting guests to offer re-accommodation to other properties at no charge while these hotels are temporarily closed," the company said. "The safety and security of all of our guests and employees is always our top priority."

The city also is requiring transparency on credit card holds. The new rules take effect Feb. 21. 
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the rules on Jan. 21.

Like the employees, the usual patrons are afraid to come to a restaurant in an area heavily populated by immigrants that has been a frequent target of immigration arrests. Gig workers arent accepting orders for delivery because they, too, are afraid.
"Even if you tell ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) youre a citizen, they wont listen, so everyone is scared," said the restaurants manager, Hibaq Nimale, who is a U.S. citizen raised in Kenya as a refugee from Somalia.
Businesses across large swaths of Minneapolis have taken a hit as President Donald Trumps administration carries out a massive immigration operation that has spurred protests. As staff and customers stay home and protesters target businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, countless stores have temporarily closed, canceled events or reduced hours. Some hotels that housed federal immigration officers and saw protests have stopped accepting reservations altogether, while Minneapolis-based Target Corp. also has seen protests.

HX introduced its Greenland Promise, stating that if HX must cancel a customers Greenland cruise -- including any 2026 voyage where Greenland is part of a wider itinerary -- or if a customers government advises against travel, the customer can change the booking to another HX voyage and receive a 20% future cruise credit. Or, customers may opt for a full refund.
HX noted that its spring and summer cruises are moving forward as planned. It has nine cruises this year that include Greenland. 
HX noted that its spring and summer cruises are moving forward as planned. It has nine cruises this year that include Greenland.