Target's Sales Growth Exploded During The Pandemic
Target extended its strong streak through the holiday quarter and sales grew by more than $15 billion in a pandemic year, exceeding the company's annual sales growth over the past 11 years combined.
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Target extended its strong streak through the holiday quarter and sales grew by more than $15 billion in a pandemic year, exceeding the company's annual sales growth over the past 11 years combined.
Target Corporation has announced that most of its employees will not return to its Twin Cities headquarters until this fall.
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has expanded to include essential workers in some states, Target says it'll pay hourly workers for getting vaccinated.
Target is the latest major retailer to stop selling Chaokoh coconut milk following accusations that its manufacturer uses monkey labor.
Two men pleaded guilty this week to starting a fire in Target's headquarters in Minneapolis last August when rioting broke out downtown after rumor spread that police fatally shot a Black man.
Target announced Monday that it's giving $500 bonuses to more than 375,000 of its frontline team members working at stores across the country, including seasonal workers.
Minnesota-based retailer giant Target announced Tuesday that, due to a positive response last year, it will close stores again for Thanksgiving.
Crock-Pot is recalling nearly 1 million multi-cookers due to a pressure cooker lid malfunction that has reportedly left almost 100 users with burns.
This definitely brings back memories of the spring, when everything from paper products to disinfectants and comfort food was hard to find.
Target is the latest big U.S. retailer to show that it's prospering during the pandemic.
The Lake Street Target, which was looted and damaged during the unrest following George Floyd's death, will reopen on Wednesday.
The nation's largest beauty store chain, Ulta Beauty, has a deal to place shops in more than 100 Target stores by mid-2021.
Target won't be hiding any Black Friday deals to the end of November this year.
Target and Lowe's are offering families safe ways to celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It's been two months since the Minneapolis Downtown Council tried a new approach to making Nicollet Mall safer -- and they say they're starting to see results.
The company has taken a gradual approach to returning workers to headquarters, with what the company termed as a "very small portion" of them working on the premises.
Target is bringing back its "Deal Days" next month, going head-to-head with Amazon's "Prime Day."
The Target store on Lake Street, which was looted and destroyed following George Floyd's death, is almost ready to serve the south Minneapolis community again.
Shador Tommie Cortez Jackson, 24, has been charged by the United States Attorney's office with arson in connection to a fire set inside Target's headquarters in downtown Minneapolis last month.
Target is searching for a more diverse workforce after releasing its latest diversity report.
Comparable store sales at Target soared 24.3% in the second quarter, more evidence that big box retailers have turned them into essential points of supply during the pandemic.
Richfield-based Best Buy announced Tuesday it will be closing its stores on Thanksgiving this year.
Minnesota-based Target has announced changes for the holiday season, including the closing of all stores for Thanksgiving.
The Manhattan Toy Company announced Wednesday a recall on "Manhattan Ball" activity toys due to it being a choking hazard.
Target announced Tuesday it's teaming up with Walmart and other major retailers to find a replacement for plastic shopping bags.
People sickened in the Salmonella outbreak linked to home delivery Metabolic Meals lived in 10 states, the CDC said.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced for killing two men in the September 2024 shootings near a south Minneapolis homeless encampment, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday.
An unattended campfire sparked the Camp House Fire that raged in northern Minnesota earlier this year, and a 27-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced for killing two men in the September 2024 shootings near a south Minneapolis homeless encampment, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Tribal leaders say the permanent presence of these flags at the Capitol is a powerful reminder that the story of Minnesota cannot be told without its first people.
The surgeon of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, one of the 18 children injured in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, says she is still in critical condition 10 days after the attack, and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
An unattended campfire sparked the Camp House Fire that raged in northern Minnesota earlier this year, and a 27-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Tribal leaders say the permanent presence of these flags at the Capitol is a powerful reminder that the story of Minnesota cannot be told without its first people.
Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area say a teenage girl who had been missing since July has been found safe.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following posts she made expressing her emotions over the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week in Minneapolis.
Students across Minnesota and the U.S. are walking out of school on Friday, demanding lawmakers do more to keep them safe following the deadly attack at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
Minnesotans, and people across the country, are making their voices heard following last week's deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced for killing two men in the September 2024 shootings near a south Minneapolis homeless encampment, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
The surgeon of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, one of the 18 children injured in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, says she is still in critical condition 10 days after the attack, and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
The chaotic spree started around 8 a.m., police said. Arrington was driving recklessly before crashing into a silver car at Lake Street and Fourth Avenue South.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, all eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles helped lead Minnesota to WNBA greatness as part of the Lynx dynasty that won four titles in seven years.
A'ja Wilson had 31 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young added 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the first-place Minnesota Lynx 97-87 to set a franchise record with their 13th straight victory.
Kyle Teel hit a three-run home run, Colson Montgomery homered and drove in three, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-8.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
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.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Next Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temperatures across Minnesota on Saturday will be between the high 50s and low 60s.
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.
The weekend will be mostly dry and cool, though a return to warmer temperatures is in sight.
Temps will stay cool this weekend with some afternoon showers possible Saturday.
Fall temps will continue through the weekend in the Twin Cities before a nice warmup, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Rookies with the Minnesota Vikings, including 2025 first-round pick Donavan Jackson, were working out with boys and girls as part of an All-Abilities Clinic.
Next Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temperatures across Minnesota on Saturday will be between the high 50s and low 60s.
An artist known for his talents with spray paint is hoping his newest painting will lead to donations for families impacted by the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting. Marcus Weyh usually raises money with a group of Minnesota Vikings superfans. Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Adam Duxter show how the attack inspired his latest work.
After the Annunciation Church shooting in Minneapolis, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suggested antidepressants may drive people to commit mass shootings. Now, Rep. Angie Craig wants him to resign, calling his statements baseless and cruel.
With the number of West Nile cases on the rise, a Minnesota woman is speaking out about her experience with the virus. Clarissa Sparkl, 37, of Montevideo, experienced a case so severe that she now stays in assisted living. John Lauritsen spoke with her about her long recovery.