Target To Close Its Store In Uptown

MINNEAPOLIS — Target is planning to close one of its stores in Minneapolis. The retail giant, which is based out of Minneapolis, will close its Uptown location this spring.

"The decision to close one of our stores isn’t something we take lightly," said Joshua Thomas, a spokesperson for Target, in an email to Patch.

"It’s an action we take only after multiple years of working to improve performance. That is the case for our Uptown store, which will be closing May 13. We value the team members at the Uptown store, and they will be offered the opportunity to work at nearby Target locations."

Located at 1300 West Lake Street, the Uptown Target was one of the retailer's first compact stores intended to serve residents in dense urban neighborhoods. It opened in 2017.

About 45 part-time and full-time employees work at the location, which spans 22,000 square feet.

"To the guests who shopped with us at Uptown, we appreciate you shopping with us and hope you’ll continue to visit us at another location close to you or via Target.com and the Target app," Thomas continued.

"We remain committed to the Minneapolis metro area, including the more than 50 stores we operate in the metro area."