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Target overhauls flagship store entrance,
citing ‘disruptive activity’ in downtown Minneapolis

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Posted By: NorthernDog, 6/23/2022 6:04:18 PM

The downtown Minneapolis Target store is making changes to the building to address safety concerns and encourage more shoppers to come inside. The hustle and bustle of downtown Minneapolis is home to Ninth Street and Nicollet Mall. “It’s a busy corner. Here’s a lot of foot traffic and buses that come through here,” said Justin Miller, who works downtown. But not everyone comes to the area to dine or shop. For the last few years, the intersection has become a magnet for crime in the city. The activity has made its way in and outside of Target. Barabra Cohns, downtown

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Crime and drug dealing are rampant in the area. So Target will 'refresh' the entrance.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: Newtsche 6/23/2022 6:12:14 PM (No. 1194748)
Coming up with stuff like "disruptive activity" will earn you big bucks. Obfuscation, smoke and mirrors, call it what you will, hiding the truth is a talent.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: enemyofthestate 6/23/2022 6:53:43 PM (No. 1194787)
In downtown Minneapolis? Better for Target to just close the store.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Timber Queen 6/23/2022 8:45:28 PM (No. 1194865)
Its not Mary Richard's home town anymore. No one's heard from Mr. Grant since he got popped for sexual harassment. Murray Slaughter is due out next year on his murder conviction after finally killing Ted Baxter. Phyllis and Rhoda fell in love and run a lesbian bed & breakfast in Vermont. Sue Ann Nivens became a cloistered nun. And, Mary...she lives alone, except for her nine cats, and is still throwing TV dinners in her shopping cart. Welcome to Mogadishu on the Plains.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: Oldenoughtoknowbetter 6/23/2022 9:32:58 PM (No. 1194892)
Why don't they just close that store and build one where people will safely shop, appreciate the store being there and actually pay for the merchandise?
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Reply 5 - Posted by: bobn.t 6/23/2022 11:13:48 PM (No. 1194989)
Maybe America does not like Target's politics.
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