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You may soon notice a change in your Target checkout lane.
All Target registers across the country were down for two hours Saturday, causing long lines and frustration.
The retailer says the outage was caused by an error made during regular system maintenance.
Jon Austin, a communications consultant who worked in crisis management for years, says companies have gone out of business for mishandling situations like this but does not think this incident will hurt the powerhouse company.
Target confirmed the outage was not related to a data breach or security issue.
Target is keeping pace with Walmart and Amazon in the delivery wars.
Minnesota-based Target announced Monday that they'll be providing better benefits for their full and part-time workers.
Sales at Target during the first quarter of 2019 were better than Wall Street expected.
Customers are advised to stop using any of the recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and to put it somewhere children can't get to.
Target has recalled wooden toy vehicles due to choking hazards and are urging consumers to take the toys away from children.
A man accused of using a machete in a string of Target store robberies has been charged in Ramsey County Court.
Target says it's on track to boost its minimum wage to $13 an hour this spring for all of its team members.
Strong online sales, traffic growth in newly remodeled stores and expanded delivery options pushed Target beyond most expectations in the crucial fourth quarter, when retailers ring up holiday sales.
The reign of red and khaki is over for Target store workers, who can now wear blue jeans to work.
Target is recalling a pair of children's boots over concerns that an attached unicorn horn might come off and pose a choking hazard for children.
One of Target's biggest competitive advantages, the stores it has sprinkled across the country, accounted for a quarter of all online sales in November and December. Goods ordered online and picked up at stores surged 60 percent in that period.
Federal and Massachusetts authorities allege Minneapolis-based Target violated federal and state False Claims Acts by automatically refilling Medicaid recipients' prescriptions.
The Target store chain has agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle California allegations that it improperly dumped hazardous waste into landfills, ranging from batteries to drugs and syringes. Minnesota-based Target didn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in the lawsuit settlement filed Wednesday in Alameda County Superior Court.
Televisions are one of the most advertised and several retail experts, including RetailMeNot, say consumers can find plenty of Black Friday deals at a great value. Twin Cities shopping expert Lisa Baker found 50 different televisions at a discount between two retailers alone: Twin Cities-based companies Target and Best Buy.
Target's ramped up investments online and in stores are bringing in shoppers, but they're bruising the bottom line right now.
Whether you love it or you hate it, Black Friday is right around the corner. Just in time for those massive crowds, the Mega Mall is introducing a new feature that will save shoppers both headaches and time.
Amazon is following Target and temporarily dropping the minimum amount shoppers need to spend to qualify for free shipping.
Target announced new mobile technology intended to let guests "skip the line," checking out with a Target employee from anywhere in the store.
Analysts cite low unemployment as one reason why retailers are struggling to find employees, causing companies to add incentives for people looking to make some extra money this holiday season.
Target Corporation is closing down six stores across the country – and one of the locations is in the Twin Cities.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
Due to dry conditions in northern Minnesota, officials with the Superior National Forest are issuing campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety shows the company that owns the school bus that crashed into a building Tuesday at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, has failed the majority of its inspections over the last three years.
For more than a century, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church has worked to serve the community outside its four walls. From south Minneapolis and beyond, the heart of the church is service, largely driven through volunteer efforts.
Due to dry conditions in northern Minnesota, officials with the Superior National Forest are issuing campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said. He died at the scene.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Several people were fishing at the time of the incident and witnesses told investigators the teen had been fishing about 75 to 100 yards from the dock when he fell from the kayak.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
A Twin Cities couple faces sexual misconduct charges after police say a missing 14-year-old girl was found alive in a cardboard box inside their home.
Metro Transit claims its safety and security plan is working.
On Tuesday, artist Leon Hushcha entered his studio in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis to find dozens of his original paintings and prints were gone.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reexamining over 5,000 Medicaid service providers across the state in an effort to combat fraud.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations.
Erick Fedde pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in 10 months as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0.
The Minnesota Vikings made one thing clear when they introduced new general manager Nolan Teasley on Wednesday: he may be the new man in charge of the roster, but he's not the only leader in the room.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
Some peeks of sun could help fire a few storms late Thursday west of the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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.
Right now the weekend looks hot, muggy, partly cloudy and dry, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and evening Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and evening Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae advisory for Lake Nokomis' main beach and 50th Street beach due to blue-green algae.
Bears might be something you'd expect to see up in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted Wednesday in an Edina backyard.
Some peeks of sun could help fire a few storms late Thursday west of the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
From veggies to plants and flowers, you can find just about everything at the Minneapolis Farmers Market, explains Bonny Dean with the Minneapolis Farmer's Market. Anthony and Zack introduce Just Paula’s BBQ.
Ben Johnson, director of arts and cultural affairs for the City of Minneapolis ,and Sanford Moore, musical director for the Prince Sing-A-Long Choir, share a preview.