Target helps Minot get back to school with flood relief

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced that it has donated $15,000 in monetary support and product to assist with Minot, N.D. flooding relief efforts. The company said its donation will help four Minot schools, including Long Fellow, Perkett, Eric Ramstad and Lincoln. Each school will receive $3,000 to support classroom relocation efforts due to flood damage. .

“We take seriously our responsibility as a retailer, employer and community member to aid in times of need,” said Gregg Steinhafel, Chairman, President and CEO, Target. “Before and after a crisis, communities can count on Target.”

According to the company, these funds will help schools set up temporary classrooms, just in time for students to come back to school. The remaining donations are in-kind product support and funds to the Red Cross.