In 2024, 51 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the NW Twin Cities publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
On April 7 and 8, 2025, U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer voiced his support for a Supreme Court decision enforcing the Alien Enemies Act and praised President Trump's early policy achievements.