Target booted from Brand Madness by Red Wing Shoes

Jim Hammerand

Digital editor- Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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And then there were four.

Minnesota Brand Madness favorite Target was among the brand names eliminated in Round 4, which ended at midnight Tuesday.

RESULTS: Minnesota Brand Madness Round 4

The Minneapolis-based retailer was kicked out by Red Wing Shoes, which advances to Round 5 along with Dunn Bros., Mayo Clinic and Mall of America.

Also eliminated in Round 4 was General Mills' Betty Crocker, Land O'Lakes and Lunds/Byerly's.

Round 5 voting opens at midnight here. The two surviving brands will then face off in a three-day championship for the title of Minnesota's best brand starting Oct. 27.

Jim Hammerand reports on Twin Cities breaking business news for MSPBJ.com and manages online features and social media.