UPDATED LIST: Target closes multiple Minnesota stores amid looting, vandalism
Looters outside Target in Minneapolis.[Chopper 5/KSTP]
Target on Thursday announced temporary closures of several stores amid amid riots and civil unrest.
The company said, "We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing our community. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores until further notice. Our focus will remain on our team members' safety and helping our community heal."
As of Friday night, Target had closed more than 70 stores across Minnesota. Target has closed stores at the following locations:
- Apple Valley South
- Bemidji
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Park
- Burnsville
- Coon Rapids
- Coon Rapids Northtown
- Cottage Grove
- Crystal
- Eagan
- Eden Prairie
- Edina
- Fridley
- Hudson, Wisconsin
- Inver Grove Heights
- Lakeville
- Mankato
- Maple Grove
- Medina
- Minneapolis Dinkytown
- Minneapolis Lake Street
- Minneapolis Northeast
- Minneapolis Nicollet Mall
- Minneapolis Uptown
- North St. Paul
- Northfield
- Oakdale
- Owatonna
- Red Wing
- Richfield
- Rochester
- Rochester South
- Rogers
- Roseville
- Shoreview
- St. Cloud
- St. Cloud East
- St. Louis Park
- St. Louis Park Knollwood
- St. Paul Highland Park
- St. Paul Midway
- Stillwater
- Virginia, Minnesota
- Winona
- Woodbury
- Woodbury East
Several other businesses closes and services halted Thursday due to protests. See the running list here.