Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday
Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.
Target layoffs could show sign in changing retail landscape
Target is set to notify 1,000 corporate employees of layoffs on Tuesday, while Amazon is also reducing its workforce. Axios reporter Nick Halter discusses how these layoffs might signal shifts in the retail industry.
Target workers await layoff news
Target announced on Oct. 23 that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate positions. This includes 1,000 employee layoffs and the closure of 800 unfilled jobs. Employees are scheduled to be notified of the layoffs on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the story.
Minneapolis teachers authorize strike
The Minneapolis teachers' union has voted to authorize a strike against the Minneapolis School District. A 10-day formal notice is required before they can go on strike. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports on the latest developments as both parties prepare for further negotiation sessions.
Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs amid company's investment in AI
The job cuts at Amazon were announced Tuesday and account for 4% of the online retail company’s corporate workforce.
Minneapolis teachers union voting to authorize strike
The Minneapolis teachers' union is counting ballots Monday night, on the verge of authorizing a strike. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
Former Minneapolis officer convicted in George Floyd's murder set to be released from prison
Tou Thao, one of four Minneapolis police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, is set to be released from prison next week.
Target Layoffs: What to do if it happens to you
As Target announces 1,800 job cuts, HR expert Jenna Estlick joins to share practical steps for anyone facing a layoff — from understanding severance and unemployment benefits to managing the anxiety of an uncertain wait, updating your résumé, and exploring new career opportunities.
Minneapolis clears investigative backlog of more than 230 police misconduct cases
The City of Minneapolis' Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR) announced Monday it has completed the investigative work on the more than 230 backlogged cases.
Como Zoo bids farewell to Mold-A-Rama Magic machines
A piece of childhood nostalgia is going away at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. The zoo sharing on Facebook that the Mold-A-Rama Magic machines will be leaving the zoo in a few weeks. The company that operates the plastic molds has decided to move them to an attraction that has a longer peak season. Before their departure, Photojournalist Greg Kellogg to captured a few final memories of the famed machines.
Como Zoo's Mold-A-Rama machines leaving after decades of souvenir making
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory visitors in St. Paul have a limited time to enjoy the nostalgic Mold-A-Rama machines before they relocate to another region.
Minneapolis teachers, district remain optimistic as strike vote continues
A potential teachers' strike could be a mere few weeks away without an agreement.
Target cutting 1,800 positions, 1,000 employees set to be laid off
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Southwest LRT tests runs celebrated by Met Council as major milestone
The Metropolitan Council and local leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Southwest Light Rail project after testing of the Green Line extension started last week.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.