Governor Launches “Shop Local, Stand Together” Campaign

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) have announced the launch of the “Shop Local, Stand Together” campaign across the state.

The governor is encouraging Minnesotans to support small, locally owned businesses, particularly those that have seen reduced foot traffic and uncertainty due to federal ICE operations in the state.

Walz has proclaimed February as Shop Local Month.