US EditionTarget’s incoming CEO calls Minneapolis violence ‘incredibly painful,’ does not mention Trump or shootings by federal agents
Michael Fiddelke urged employees to focus on safety and calm after recent federal agent shootings, joining 60 business leaders in a call to reduce tensions in Minneapolis.
- Michael Fiddelke, incoming Target CEO, told staff on Monday in a video that `The violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful.` and he will start on Feb. 1.
- After a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Target stores and parking lots became flashpoints as federal agents staged vehicles, while thousands of protesters marched in sub-zero temperatures.
- Joining more than 60 Minnesota business leaders, Michael Fiddelke signed the open letter from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce urging "calm, constructive dialogue and de-escalation" Sunday, while Melissa Kremer circulated new internal resources and leadership activated support.
- Target said it is doing "everything we can to manage what's in our control," prioritizing team and guest safety, and Michael Fiddelke will spend his first days in the field before an all-team huddle next week.
- Despite community pressure, Target's message did not name the victims or mention ICE or President Trump, and many businesses closed Friday for the 'Day of Truth and Freedom.
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Target's incoming CEO tells staff violence in Minneapolis is 'incredibly painful' — without naming Trump or ICE
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Target's incoming CEO calls Minneapolis violence 'incredibly painful,' does not mention Trump or shootings by federal agents
Target’s incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, told employees Monday that the “violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful,” following the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the company’s hometown of Minneapolis in recent weeks.
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Incoming Target CEO, Michael Fiddelke, calls out Minneapolis violence - CEO North America
Target’s incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, who will assume his role on February 1, sent a message to employees about the escalation of violence in the company’s hometown of Minneapolis, describing it as ‘incredibly painful.’ In the video, Fiddelke did not mention President Donald Trump or his administration, or identify the two U.S. citizens who were killed in the ICE shootings, Renee Good or Alex Pretti. “The violence and loss of life in our comm…
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