Carson Hartzog
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Carson Hartzog is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.
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MN Fortune 500
Slew of Minnesota companies beyond Target go mute on DEI
With President Donald Trump’s executive orders, some, like 3M, are taking diversity, equity and inclusion off their websites.
February 13, 2025
Retail
Bluestem, parent company of Fingerhut, cutting half its Eden Prairie workforce
After the layoffs, the headquarters operation will have 117 employees.
February 13, 2025
Retail
Food co-ops donate over $25K to Twin Cities Pride after event parted way with Target
Target sponsored the event for 18 years, but the organization cut ties after the retailer scaled back its DEI efforts.
February 4, 2025
Retail
Twin Cities activists rally crowd at Target HQ to boycott retailer after DEI rollback
More than 70 people came out to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis to protest Target’s move in the wake of the Trump administration’s efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
January 30, 2025
Retail
Suppliers, partners rethink relationship with Target after diversity pullback
Partners also worry about what support Target and others will give in the future.
January 27, 2025
Retail
Wahlburgers corporate takes over Mall of America restaurant, hoping to boost sales
The burger chain started by actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and their chef brother, Paul, ended their franchise agreement with Hy-Vee.
January 24, 2025
Retail
Target is latest corporation to terminate DEI goals, in line with White House
The Minneapolis-based retailer said diversity will remain part of its business goals despite scaling back initiatives started in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
January 24, 2025