Target CEO Tells Gov. Company Will Keep Robust Corporate Presence

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton says he's received assurances from Target Corp.'s chief executive that the company will keep a robust corporate presence in Minnesota.

Dayton met Monday with Target chief executive officer Brian Cornell at the retail giant's Minneapolis headquarters. It came after last week's announcement that Target would shed thousands of jobs, primarily in the corporate offices.

The governor, whose family helped found Target, says he was convinced the company has come up with plans that will soften the blow of layoffs to affected employees. Cornell did not ask Dayton or Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for state assistance, Dayton says.

Dayton says he's leaving it to the company to reveal how many people will lose their jobs and how fast.