After weeks of silence, 60 of the state’s business leaders issued a call for ‘de-escalation’ that’s been criticized as too weak. A long-time former Minneapolis CEO provides insight on the statement. ICE’s occupation in Minnesota has lasted weeks, and until a couple of days ago, the state’s major corporations, quick to issue statements in wake of George Floyd’s shooting in 2020, had been largely silent. When Fast Company reached out to several heavy hitters in mid-January, including Target and Best Buy, there was no response.