Target was founded on the idea that our performance as a company is intrinsically linked to the health and vitality of the communities in which we live and work.
Target in the Twin Cities
We love our twin hometowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul! Since our start as the Dayton Dry Goods Company in 1902, we believe in helping maintain thriving neighborhoods and a strong business community.
Giving back in our own backyard
For more than 50 years, Target has been a staple of the downtown Minneapolis business community. Realizing the importance of a strong central business district, Target has grown into one of downtown’s largest employers and is a consistent supporter of its community.
We work with our team and partners across sectors to engage in local conversations to gauge where we can drive and contribute to meaningful change.
Community giving has always been a cornerstone of our company. It's why, since 1946, Target has given 5% of our profits to the communities where our guests and team members live, learn, work and play. Today, this equates to millions of dollars a week in products, cash and through Target Foundation.1
Through innovative programs, team member volunteerism, and strong partnerships, Target demonstrates a commitment to giving and philanthropy. In 2024 Target and Target Foundation gave over $32 million in product and cash donations in the Twin Cities, and team members volunteered more than 74,000 hours in the community.
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In 2024 across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Target and Target Foundation ...
9 Million+
Pounds of food donated
53 Stores
Greeted guests
30,000+
Team members employed
$32 Million+
In products and cash given to the community2
74,000+ Hours
Dedicated in volunteer projects with area non-profits
Life in the Twin Cities
From a vibrant arts scene to lakes, parks and trails for outdoor enthusiasts, Minneapolis and St. Paul have something for everyone. Visit the sites below to see what our hometown has to offer.
Supporting downtown Minneapolis
Target Field opening in 2010 helped increase development on the west side of downtown, and the current renovations to Target Center will add to the sports and entertainment scene in the Warehouse District. Target supported the establishment of the Minneapolis Central Library, building the new Vikings stadium, the revitalization of Nicollet Mall and many other projects that align with the mpls downtown council's "Intersections: The Downtown 2025 Plan" goals.
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1 Calculated based on the average of the prior three years of Target’s pre-tax profits. Giving includes Target’s product and cash donations and Target Foundation’s cash donations. Excludes cash donations from Target to the Target Foundation.
2 As defined in Minneapolis-St. Paul Bloomington Core Based Statistical Area