In December 2025, the launch of a major U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement initiative, Operation Metro Surge, led to an influx of over 3,000 immigration agents to the Twin Cities. The sudden spike in affiliated personnel in the region led to a sharp, immediate increase in lodging demand.
Immigration crackdown drives hotel performance in the Twin Cities
Short-term gains complicate the region’s continued recovery
CoStar Analytics
February 24, 2026 | 3:09 P.M.
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