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McDonald's locks doors to keep out individuals who present 'a risk' in crime-ridden Minneapolis area
Fox News ^ | 12/24/25 | Ashley J. DiMella

Posted on 12/25/2025 3:53:12 AM PST by Libloather

A viral post featuring a notice from a local McDonald’s restaurant is drawing new attention to concerns about rising crime in Uptown Minneapolis.

Attached to a door, the sign reads: "Attention guests, effective Friday, December 5th, our dining room doors will be locked and attended [to] during our normal business hours of 5am-10pm to ensure a safe environment."

"We will deny access to any individual who we consider a risk to maintaining a safe environment for our guests," it continued.

McDonald's confirmed the notice to Fox News Digital.

Mike Darula, local owner and operator of the franchise, told Fox News Digital in a statement that the venue has "proudly been part of the Uptown community for more than 30 years."

"At our Uptown restaurant, we’ve made some updates to our security measures to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for both our crew and customers," he added.

The restaurant has faced ongoing issues with trespassing.

It previously tried community-based solutions before ultimately deciding to lock its dining room doors.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Food; History
KEYWORDS: blacks; browns; crime; dindunuffin; gangmembers; mcdonalds; minneapolis; necktattoo; pantsdowncrowd; riffraff; risk

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"ICE law enforcement are risking their lives to protect Minnesotans … No matter when and where, ICE will find, arrest and deport ALL criminal illegal aliens," said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin in a statement in early December.

Almost sounds like it's the illegals who don't know how to act correctly.

1 posted on 12/25/2025 3:53:12 AM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Bad individuals dislike happy meals.


2 posted on 12/25/2025 4:57:02 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: Libloather

McDonalds has become more a convertible panic room for their employees than a burger joint in certain areas.


3 posted on 12/25/2025 5:02:55 AM PST by chuckee
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To: Libloather

How long before the first lawsuit alleging discrimination against (fill in the blank).


4 posted on 12/25/2025 5:05:32 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: Libloather
"We will deny access to any individual who we consider a risk"

I wonder what criteria they use to decide.

...just curious

5 posted on 12/25/2025 5:14:02 AM PST by Savage Beast (When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the people are ready, the hero appears.)
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To: Libloather
Are we sure the troublemakers aren't all the hat tossers?


6 posted on 12/25/2025 5:19:05 AM PST by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: DugwayDuke

Seems likely


7 posted on 12/25/2025 5:23:53 AM PST by blitz128
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To: Libloather

At our Uptown restaurant in the hood..............

Sounds they shouldn’t have a restaurant in that area.


8 posted on 12/25/2025 5:28:46 AM PST by Vaduz (?.)
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To: Libloather

In the late 1950s, I lived in NYC. The mom & pop stores that lined the streets all had “buzzer” doors. If you wanted to shop in that store, you waited outside until they checked you out and buzzed you in.


9 posted on 12/25/2025 5:30:22 AM PST by ryderann
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To: Libloather

“We will deny access to any individual who we consider a risk to maintaining a safe environment for our guests”

Gee, I wonder who they’re talking about?


10 posted on 12/25/2025 5:32:16 AM PST by Mashood
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To: Libloather

Downtown Indianapolis now has an age requirement to enter a store/bar. You have to be 30 years old to enter.


11 posted on 12/25/2025 5:36:55 AM PST by caver ( )
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To: Libloather

Some of the McDonald’s around here have automatic locks on the bathroom. You have to go to the counter and ask for it to be unlocked.


12 posted on 12/25/2025 6:06:46 AM PST by scrabblehack
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To: DugwayDuke

Following the fatal stabbing at Barne & Noble I suggested here that all businesses need to be given broad authority to exclude any customer.


13 posted on 12/25/2025 6:18:25 AM PST by healy61
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To: Libloather

14 posted on 12/25/2025 6:24:09 AM PST by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Libloather
The restaurant has faced ongoing issues with trespassing.

It previously tried community-based solutions before ultimately deciding to lock its dining room doors.


Unfortunately, community-based solutions are not effective because the community is the problem

15 posted on 12/25/2025 6:30:47 AM PST by rdcbn1 (..when poets buy guns, tourist season is over................Walter R. Mead.l)
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To: Libloather

The downtown of the Twin Cities is plagued with a proliferation of white trash who live on the streets.

Come winter, this human trash seeks warmth and fast food booths provide the warmth and comfort.

And for the record on an up note........

December is McRib month at McDonalds. So, get’em while you can.


16 posted on 12/25/2025 6:30:51 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Quid Quid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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McRib--seasoned boneless pork in tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and pickles, on a toasted homestyle bun--BBQ pork sandwich perfection. Availability limited—check your local McD’s.

17 posted on 12/25/2025 7:28:49 AM PST by Liz (Jonathan Swift: Government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.)
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To: Libloather
Halt ! Advance and be recognized !

I’ll guess that the rejected won’t go quietly into the night.

18 posted on 12/25/2025 7:39:37 AM PST by OldHarbor
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To: DugwayDuke

“ How long before the first lawsuit alleging discrimination against (fill in the blank).”

5 minutes?


19 posted on 12/25/2025 7:41:29 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (“I don't really care, Margaret.””)
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To: Libloather

Would like to see a compilation of their security video finest moments. We all know that there will be a compelling color pattern. Urban American black is a disgusting lesson in cultural studies. Does any other culture tend to strut around with one or both hands down the front of their pants holding their genitals? I dont think so. Rant /off


20 posted on 12/25/2025 7:44:50 AM PST by know.your.why
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