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J.C. Penney Company Inc. hired Target's top marketing executive as its new president as the department store operator tries to redefine its brand.
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J.C. Penney Company Inc. hired Target's top marketing executive as its new president as the department store operator tries to redefine its brand.
Move over Missoni. Target's got a new designer in the works.
Target Corp.'s head of marketing is leaving the company, the retailer announced Monday.
Barnes & Noble Inc. on Monday said Target will be the latest retailer to sell its Nook electronic book reader.
It's a food truck fight in Minneapolis. Some food truck workers say they feel harassed depending on where they park.
Target said Friday that it completed its lease deal with Canadian retailer Zellers Inc. and plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada beginning in 2013.
Twin Cities based Target Corporation is still dealing with backlash from its Missoni promotion. Target's website crashed because of so much demand for items from the upscale Italian designer.
Target is a victim of its own success.
A United States District Court judge sentenced a Red Wing, Minn., woman Monday to 15 months in prison for using counterfeit money to buy items at retailers like Target only to return them for real cash, court documents showed.
An all-out marketing blitz online, in magazines and in the blogosphere had shoppers ready for the debut of the very high-end Missoni line at Target stores.
The rush was on at Target on Tuesday to get limited-time only merchandise from the designer Missoni. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but the demand online crashed Target's web site for hours and stores sold out in no time.
Sometimes, a fashion launch is just too enticing. Target Inc.'s entire website crashed Tuesday, the day the cheap chic retailer launched the online sale of its limited offerings of Missoni for Target.
Target Corp.'s revenue at stores open at least a year climbed 4.1 percent in August, driven by back-to-school shopping. The results announced Thursday topped Wall Street's forecast.
Target says it's time to start thinking flu season as your kids shop for school supplies.
Despite the downward trend in the stock market, there's a couple Minnesota companies still managing to emerge as rising stars.
Target says a key sales figure rose 4.1 percent in July as shoppers picked up more groceries and health and beauty products.
Back-to-school shopping is fun, but also very expensive.
Until recently, Minneapolis-based discounter Target largely had avoided the labor disputes and public relations challenges that have plagued Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. But now Target could face the same union opposition as its much bigger rival.
Deciding on a school outfit is a tough decision. This is how to look like a million bucks while spending a lot less.
Colossal sales enticed consumers to shop like it was 1999 last month. But higher prices ahead could cause the party to end.
Target says revenue at stores open at least one year rose 4.5 percent in June as shoppers picked up groceries and seasonal merchandise.
Workers at a Target store in New York voted against joining the country's largest retail union Friday night, but the union said it would press on and broaden its push to represent the company's workers nationwide.
Target may be known for its cheap-chic apparel, but workers at one New York store say the company is just plain cheap.
Target Corp. raised its quarterly dividend Wednesday by 5 cents to 30 cents as it sought to placate investors after a 22 percent decline in its stock price this year.
For a decade, it's been an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline: 30-foot tall vertical lines of light, dancing across the South Tower of Target's Corporate headquarters. But for the past five months, the lights have been dark while Target installed a brand new display.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.
A Minnesota Lottery player won $1 million after a Powerball drawing in late October, state lottery officials said.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
A federal agent from Minnesota has pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed late last month.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
Two special elections in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday could shift the balance of power in the chamber.
A former Minneapolis elementary school teacher pleaded guilty Monday to several charges involving child sexual abuse material.
A Minnesota Lottery player won $1 million after a Powerball drawing in late October, state lottery officials said.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Two special elections in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday could shift the balance of power in the chamber.
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
More than 35,000 households in Minnesota's Ramsey County rely on SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps.
From mayoral races to school boards and special elections, Minnesota voters are facing some big decision on Tuesday.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
A federal agent from Minnesota has pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed late last month.
A former Minneapolis elementary school teacher pleaded guilty Monday to several charges involving child sexual abuse material.
Lyndon Wiggins was found guilty Monday of the 2019 kidnapping and killing of realtor Monique Baugh after a weekslong retrial.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
The vision of a content creator from Minnesota has been gradually deteriorating since she was 6 years old. At 27, she's learning to live differently and independently.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
Newcomers Cade Tyson scored 30 points and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson had a double-double, giving new coach Niko Medved a victory in his Minnesota debut, 87-60 over Gardner-Webb.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact activities on the court.
A full-circle moment is unfolding on the basketball court this pre-season in Minnesota. During a fall league happening at St. Michael-Albertville High School on Sunday, three generations of women are growing the game.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Mild weather continues in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, with a pleasant fall day on tap.
Mild weather continues in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, with a pleasant fall day on tap.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
More than 35,000 households in Minnesota's Ramsey County rely on SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps.
From mayoral races to school boards and special elections, Minnesota voters are facing some big decision on Tuesday.
Sisters Grace and Lucy Ryan have already started their own lifestyle brand that blends feel-good products with a mission to empower youth and spark conversations about mental health and well-being.
Lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer shares some small, meaningful ways we can give back to the caregivers in our life.