Longstanding Downtown Duluth businesses to close for ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ day

DULUTH, Minn. – At least two longtime downtown Duluth businesses, Sir Benedicts Tavern and Carmody Irish Pub, are closing Friday in support of the “ICE Out of Minnesota” day.

The owners of both establishments released videos on social media Thursday evening with personal messages to their customers and the community.

“Both my wife and I have worn the uniform of this country, and I’ve served in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff and as a police officer. We both swore an oath to our Constitution and pledged to serve and protect our communities before we ever opened up our Irish Pub. As business owners, who are ardent community hosts, we often listen to the needs, hopes and aspirations of our patrons. In so doing, we feel it’s necessary to close for one night,” said Eddie Gleeson, owner of Carmody Irish Pub.

Click here to watch the full video from Gleeson.

And click below to hear the full video from Josh Stotts, owner of Sir Benedicts.