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(Updated) NLRB findings of intimidation could overturn Target store’s vote against union

By Jon Collins | 11.02.11 | 12:21 pm

The findings could provide enough evidence for an administrative judge to recommend that June’s vote to reject the union at the New York store be overturned.

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Community wants answers from Target on marriage amendment

By Andy Birkey | 06.13.11 | 8:30 am

Twin Cities Pride is asking the LGBT community for feedback over the decision by Target to stay neutral on an anti–gay marriage amendment that will appear on the ballot in 2012.

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Target, Best Buy and 3M get downgraded in HRC equality rating

By Patrick Caldwell | 10.05.10 | 12:35 pm

In the new 2011 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign, three Minnesota corporations’ ratings were decreased due to political activity: Target, Best Buy and 3M.

Target’s reputation takes a hit after gift to MN Forward

By Andy Birkey | 09.07.10 | 8:45 am

Brandweek, a weekly trade magazine for the marketing industry, notes that Target’s reputation or “buzz” took a serious hit after donations to MN Forward were revealed in early August.

Target CEO Steinhafel helped nix eating disorder clinic

By Jon Collins | 08.06.10 | 12:31 pm

Earlier this year, an eating disorder clinic called the Emily Program was attempting to open a new facility in an affluent part of Orono, a town of 7,500 people west of Minneapolis. But opposition from some neighbors, as well as…