FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A nationwide economic shutdown is scheduled for Friday, January 30, as part of an expanded protest initiative originating from Minnesota’s “ICE OUT” demonstration held earlier on January 23. The action encourages businesses and consumers to withhold economic activity for the day in solidarity with social justice causes. n nAcross the Fargo-Moorhead region, multiple local enterprises have pledged to participate by closing operations temporarily. In Moorhead, establishments such as Swing Barrel Brewing, Starbird Lounge, Rustica, and Theatre B will suspend services this Friday. n nSimilarly, in Fargo, Atomic Coffee, Wild Terra, Downtown Yoga, and Revolver are among the businesses aligning with the effort by shutting down for the day. The growing participation reflects a broader trend of community-based economic activism aimed at amplifying civic engagement through collective action. n
— News Original —nFARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Activists nationwide are calling for yet another economic blackout on Friday, Jan. 30. n nThis is an expansion of Minnesota’s “ICE OUT” protest held on Jan. 23. n nLocal companies are joining the movement across the Fargo-Moorhead community. n nIn Moorhead, Swing Barrel Brewing, Starbird lounge, Rustica and Theatre B will close its doors this Friday. n nIn Fargo, Atomic Coffee, Wild Terra, Downtown Yoga and Revolver also will be closing their doors this Friday as well.