Twin Cities Pride decided to exclude Target from its annual festival and parade following the corporation’s decision to scale back diversity initiatives. For years, Target has been a visible — and generous — supporter of Pride events in Minneapolis and around the country,

Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”

Target said that it was ending its diversity, equity and inclusion goals as it tries to align itself with an “evolving external landscape.”

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

The retailer joins a growing group of companies dropping commitments and policies on diversity and equity as President Trump fights the programs.

In addition to other efforts, the retailer will end a program focused on carrying more products from Black- or minority-owned businesses.

Target on Thursday lifted its projection for comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter on the back of a stronger-than-expected holiday shopping season.

Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest corporation to do so following President Trump’s election. In a memo sent to

Target's decision to end its DEI program has sparked plenty of reaction, including Minneapolis City Council member asking shoppers to boycott the retailer.

On Sunday, organizers with Twin Cities Pride called on the LGBTQ community to help raise funds for the event, adding that Target's absence will eliminate $50,000 in funding the event normally receives.

Police said a Target Distribution Center employee pointed a gun at another employee on Sunday, Jan. 26 in Oconomowoc. Police said they are looking for 26-year-old Keon D. Hawthorne.