Shutdown impacts to flights at MSP airport

MSP Airport is one of 40 major airports where the Trump administration has decided to reduce flight capacity due to the prolonged federal government shutdown. Travelers will start seeing flight cancelations at MSP on Friday, Nov. 7, ramping up to a 10 percent reduction.

Travelers should be sure to check airline schedules frequently and arrive at the airport early in case of security delays or unexpected schedule changes.

Shutdown impacts to SNAP benefits

On Nov. 7, the State of Minnesota announced it issued full November SNAP benefits to eligible families, providing food access to more than 60,000 Minneapolis residents. Find full SNAP updates on the State's website

Other food assistance

Minnesota has more than 300 food shelves and meal programs to help support families when they need help right away. Residents can find a local food shelf using the Hunger Solutions’ map or by calling 1-888-711-1151.

Access the Hunger Solutions map

Nutrition and breastfeeding program

If you have children ages 0-5, you may qualify for WIC. WIC is Hennepin County's Women, Infants and Children nutrition and breastfeeding program. Learn more on the Hennepin County website

Heat and electricity assistance programs

Residents in need of energy assistance are encouraged to apply now to Minnesota’s federally funded Energy Assistance Program (EAP). They continue to accept and process applications.

Find more information and resources on affordability programs

What the Separation Ordinance does 

• Protects access to city services 
  Immigration status is not asked about unless required by law. 

• Separates city services from immigration enforcement 
  Police and firefighters focus on safety — not immigration status. 

• Supports victims of crime 
  Immigrant victims of certain crimes or human trafficking can apply for federal protections like U or T visas. 

• Holds employees accountable 
  City staff must follow these rules and face discipline if they don’t. 

What this means for residents and visitors 

• You can safely access city programs and services, no matter your immigration status. 
• Police and firefighters are here to protect you. They do not to enforce federal civil immigration law. 
• If you’re a victim of a crime, you can get help. You may qualify for immigration protections.

Minneapolis’ Separation Ordinance ensures everyone can feel safe using city services, reporting crimes, and being part of our community.

Read the full Separation Ordinance

The Trump administration’s targeting of immigrant communities spreads fear, division and misinformation, and causes harm and trauma for many people in Minneapolis.   

Avoid rumors and misinformation

Since we do not participate in federal civil immigration law enforcement, we do not know and cannot confirm the nature of rumored or reported federal law enforcement actions in our community.

It's important to know that federal officials do conduct operations in our city related to:

• Drugs
• Violent crime
• Human trafficking and more

We work every day to ensure Minneapolis is a welcoming place for all.

Our most important responsibility is to continue to uphold our policies and practices as a Welcoming City. We want to make sure you know your rights and can access support and services quickly when needed.

Police role in community safety

The public should be clear that the Minneapolis Police Department does not participate in the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws.

However, police may be called to a scene if there are safety concerns. In cases like this, MPD will step in, find out what's happening, and calm the situation to keep everyone safe.